Collections / AR Specialist

Responsibilities Kforce has a client in Maryland Heights, MO that is seeking a Collections/AR Specialist. This role will work in office Monday- Thursday, with Friday remote.Responsibilities: Follow up, collection and allocation of payments Carry out collection and reporting activities according to specific deadlines Reconciliation of accounts with quick resolution Monitoring of customer account details for non-payments Monitoring of customer account activity related to delayed payments and other irregularities Collect data and prepare monthly metrics Investigate and resolve customer queries Process A/R adjustments Organizing a recovery system and initiate collection efforts against a weekly/monthly aging Communicating with customers via phone, email, mail or personally Develop a relationship with customers, understanding their needs, payment habits and business Assist with month-end closing Skills High School diploma or general education degree (GED) 3 to 5 years of A/R experience Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook is required Proficiency and familiarity with ERP Systems. SAP and Oracle preferred Must be able to perform in a collaborative, dynamic environment with regularly shifting priorities Must be self-motivated in order to meet high demands of the position/department Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness with a focus on quality Monitors own work to ensure quality The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future. We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave. Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law. This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions. Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. By clicking "Apply Today" you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages or emails from Kforce and its affiliates, and service providers. Note that if you choose to communicate with Kforce via text messaging the frequency may vary, and message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You will always have the right to cease communicating via text by using key words such as STOP. Kforce is a professional staffing services firm offering Technology and Finance & Accounting jobs with top employers nationwide. We specialize in providing contract, contract-to-hire and direct placement opportunities, with over 50 years of experience in the staffing industry. Kforce offers many consultants comprehensive benefits depending on employment status, including medical, dental, 401(K), life insurance and disability. Our vision is to be "the firm most respected by those we serve."