Collections Specialist - Downtown St. Louis, MO

Other St. Louis, Missouri


Description

Must Have: 5+ years of billing and collections experience in a CPA firm, law firm or professional services firm.
Education: Bachelor's degree required.
Job Duties:
  • Manage portfolio of client accounts to ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices.
  • Communicate professionally with clients via phone, email, and written correspondence to resolve billing issues and secure payments.
  • Collaborate with Practice Group Leaders and Senior Management on specific practice areas as it relates to their billing and collections initiatives.
  • Evaluate client payment trends and escalate delinquent accounts as necessary.
  • Negotiate terms for settlements and payment plans with delinquent clients.
  • Utilize financial data to identify trends, patterns and opportunities for process improvements.
  • Prepare regular reports on collection performance and trends for senior management.
  • Maintain accurate records of collection activities in the firm’s financial systems.
  • Maintain documentation of collection policies and procedures.
  • Provide problem solving assistance and participate in large department projects.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, client facing professionals and staff.
 Skills Needed:
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Strong organization skills.
  • Negotiation skills.
  • Detail-oriented with high degree of accuracy.
  • Excellent analytical and troubleshooting skills.
  • Strong client service skills with the ability to interact with all levels of management.
  • Able to operate in a fast-moving, team-oriented collaborative environment with tight deadlines.
  • Proficient use of financial, accounting and collections systems.
  • Working knowledge of accounting principles, practices and procedures.
  • Ability to exercise discretion and strong judgment when handling confidential information.
  • Working knowledge of CCH Practice Management preferred.
  • Strong working knowledge of Excel and Word. 
Salary: $67K - $75K (Depending on experience).
Status: Must be a US citizen.
Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, holidays, PTO and many more.