Pay Rate: $25 Location: Cranberry PA Job Type: Contract IFG Pittsburgh is actively recruiting a  Accounts Receivable / Collections Associate responsible for analyzing credit data and financial reporting of individuals and businesses in a Trade Credit environment to minimize risk and maximize profitability, while maintaining an exceptional level of service.

Responsibilities of the Accounts Receivable / Collections Associate Reviewing aging reports daily and identifying open accounts requiring collection efforts. Reducing payment delinquency by expediting resolution of unpaid accounts, proactively send payment reminders and monthly releases of dunning notices. Contacting customers via email and outbound calls in a professional manner while maintaining optimum customer service. Resolving billing discrepancies by following up with Sales and/or Billing Team. Assisting with the preparation of month end Accounts Receivable closing. Managing Accounts Receivables portal by promptly responding to customer inquiries and requests for documents. Updating customer master file in ERP system, entering company names and email addresses of appropriate personnel responsible for invoice receipt. Review and consolidate existence of duplicate customer accounts. Working with cash applications team to resolve unapplied credits or discrepancies in account. Processing credit card payments. Reviewing daily incoming cash from lockbox, ACH, and in-house checks, and assisting with the posting of payments as needed.   Qualifications of the Accounts Receivable / Collections Associate Minimum of 2 years of business-to-business collections experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance area of study preferred, not required Experience with AR debt collection software a plus Strong ability to multi-task and meet tight deadlines Must have attention to detail and accuracy Strong written and verbal communication skills, problem solving and analytical skills Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel and Word
If you are qualified and interested in this opportunity, please contact your IFG Partner or Dave Lozecki at 412-539-1434 x232 for additional details and confidential consideration. Additional opportunities can be viewed at www.IFG-Global.com.

ABOUT IFG

IFG is a specialized firm focused on Finance, Accounting, Audit and Tax recruiting and staffing since 2005. We understand that our clients require qualified, experienced professionals for permanent/full-time opportunities, as well as, staffing for the execution of "just-in-time", short term special projects and interim/transitional staffing challenges. We place tremendous value on understanding the unique strengths and desires of the professionals we partner with and the specific needs and requirements of our clients who have trusted us with their human capital recruiting.