at Sedgwick in Naperville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive.
A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.
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Collections Associate
PRIMARY PURPOSE : To collect the maximum amount of overdue funds from customers and to ensure discrepancies with customer accounts are resolved.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Provides customer service regarding collections issues.
+ Processes customer refunds and credit memos.
+ Monitors and maintains assigned accounts.
+ Performs account adjustments, small balance write-offs, and customer reconciliations.
+ Reconciles client discrepancies pertaining to outstanding balances.
+ Communicates and serves as an interface with internal and external customers.
+ Prepares weekly and monthly reporting and presents data to management.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
+ Performs other duties as assigned.
+ Supports the organization’s quality program(s).
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing
High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree in business from an accredited college or university preferred.
Experience
One (1) year of collections experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. High volume collections experience a plus.
Skills & Knowledge
+ Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
+ PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
+ Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
+ Good customer service skills
+ Excellent interpersonal skills
+ Ability to work independently or in a team environment
+ Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
Physical : Computer keyboarding, travel as required
Auditory/Visual : Hearing, vision and talking
NOTE : Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.
If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, consider applying for it anyway! Sedgwick is building a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace and recognizes that each person possesses a unique combination of skills, knowledge, and experience. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
