A/R COLLECTION SPECIALIST
About Baldor
Since our beginnings as part of the iconic Greenwich Village retail store, Balducci’s, Baldor has maintained its original promise – curate and deliver the best ingredients from around the world. For 25 years, we have served the food industry using cutting edge logistics to create a seamless customer experience. Our commitment to service and quality has made us the first choice in distribution for a diverse list of industry leaders that includes hotels, restaurants, county clubs, hospitals, nursing homes.
Position Summary:
As an industry leader in wholesale, retail, and residential food distribution, Baldor Specialty Foods continues to grow and evolve at a rapid pace across all departments. The Accounts Receivable Collection Specialist contact clients and collect missed and outstanding payments. The self-driven and competent Accounts Receivable Collection Specialist should be professional, trustworthy and able to work independently.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
· Monitor accounts and make collection calls on a daily basis.
· Research skips and short pays.
· Reconcile customer account whenever there is an issue.
· Process credit memos.
· Identify outstanding account receivables.
· Process payments and refunds.
· Update account status records.
· Prepare and present reports on collection activities and progress.
· Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
· High School Diploma or GED preferred.
· 2+ years of experience as a Collection Specialist or similar role.
· Excellent knowledge of billing procedures.
· Knowledge of various collection techniques.
· Working knowledge of MS Office.
· Knowledge of collection laws and regulations.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
· Shift requirement: Monday – Friday; 9AM-5:30PM.
· Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Weekly day range:
Work setting:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Accounts receivable: 2 years (Required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Bronx, NY 10474