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Laufer Group International · 19 hours ago

Collections Specialist - Entry Level

Kansas City, MO

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$40K/yr - $43K/yr

Laufer Group International, headquartered in New York, is a logistics company dedicated to providing global logistics solutions. They are seeking a Collections Specialist to start a career in Accounting/Collections, responsible for managing customer accounts, establishing contact with customers over credit limits, and ensuring accurate payment applications.

IndustrialLogisticsSupply Chain ManagementTransportation

Culture & Values

Responsibilities

Review assigned Customer Open A/R Balances searching for customers over terms and or limits

Establish contact with each customer over assigned credit limits notating correspondence regarding account

Determine appropriate follow up timing and schedule future reviews

Review previously entered follow up notes to ensure Customer contacts are consistently maintained

Adhere to escalation model for subsequent contacts with customers including appropriate management in copy

Comprehend differing approaches to various customer volumes and frequencies

Receipt of payments and applying funds to correct accounts and invoices

Balancing payment applications for each batch created

Qualification

Collections experienceCommunication skillsComputer literacyProblem solvingBusiness degreeFinance degreeTeam orientedOrganizational skillsPresentation skills

Required

Ability to provide support and guidance to clients in regard to various charges

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Understanding of industry used terminology

Experience working in a fast paced, team oriented, deadline driven department

Problem solving experience and confidence to challenge status quo

Computer literacy and strong organizational, interpersonal, and presentation skill

Problem solving skills

Preferred

A Degree in business, finance or previous experience in collections is seen as an advantage

Benefits

Employee Recognition Program

Giveback Program – each employee is given $500/year to donate to a charity (Laufer has donated over $1 million!!!)

Company

Laufer Group International

Laufer is a different type of logistics company.

Founded in 1948

New York, New York, USA

201-500 employees

https://lgi.laufer.com

Funding

Current Stage

Growth Stage

Leadership Team

Mark Laufer

Owner

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