A/R Collections Associate - Chicago, United States - Echo Global Logistics
Description
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Echo Global Logistics is a leading provider of technology-enabled transportation management services. As a third-party logistics provider, we simplify transportation management for our clients and carriers, handling crucial tasks so they can focus on what they do best. From coast to coast, dock to dock, and across all major transportation modes, Echo connects businesses that need to ship their products with carriers who transport goods quickly, securely, and cost-effectively.Based out of our corporate office, the Accounts Receivable Representative will manage the accounts receivables for a portfolio of accounts, focusing on resolving outstanding issues and reducing the aged receivables.
Responsibilities:
Manage a portfolio of active accounts.
Make a minimum of 40 outbound client calls daily.
Reduce the aged receivables for your portfolio.
Work with sales and clients on issues such as pricing discrepancies, claims issues, and client questions.
Run daily, weekly, and monthly reports for management.
Assist team members with their portfolio as needed.
Determine accounts that are uncollectable, recommending they be placed with an outside collection agency.
Answer inbound calls daily and respond to A/R incoming emails
Process customers credit card and e-check payments
Requirements:
High School Diploma, some college preferred
High level of customer service skills
Problem solving and analytical skills
Effective time management and organizational skills
Great communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Proficient in MS Word and Excel.
Motivated by results
Collections experience preferred.
Hours of operation 8:00 - 5:00
Work environment/physical demands summary:
This job operates in an office environment and uses a computer, telephone and other office equipment as needed to perform duties. The noise level in the work environment is typical of that of an office with an open seating floor plan. The employee may encounter frequent interruptions throughout the work day. The employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or hear.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a qualified individual with a disability, or Vietnam era or other protected veteran.