A/R and Collections Specialist

Posted 21hrs ago

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A/R and Collections Specialist managing delinquent accounts for Avēsis, a supplemental benefits provider. Resolving payment discrepancies and disputes to improve cash flow and customer retention.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and prioritize a portfolio of delinquent accounts
  • Perform outbound collections activities on balances aged 30, 60, 90, and 120+ days past due via phone, email, and written correspondence
  • Research and resolve short payments, underpayments, unapplied cash, and payment discrepancies
  • Investigate root causes of delinquency, including billing inaccuracies, eligibility issues, enrollment discrepancies, payment application errors, and customer disputes
  • Collaborate with Billing, Cash Application, Account Management, and other internal stakeholders
  • Manage and track payment disputes from identification through resolution
  • Document collection efforts and communicate with impacted parties
  • Escalate complex collection issues, high-risk accounts, and unresolved disputes to management
  • Support cash flow, customer retention, financial performance, and collection strategy objectives

Requirements:

  • Associates Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience
  • 2–5 years of collections or accounts receivable experience
  • Strong analytical, organization, and problem-solving skills
  • Experience managing account portfolios
  • Experience using AR systems and working with customers
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office products, including Excel, Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint
  • Ability to learn and navigate multiple systems and databases
  • Working knowledge of accounts receivable collection practices and insurance administration processes
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Effective organizational and time-management skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to analyze account information, identify payment issues, and determine appropriate next steps
  • Customer-focused mindset
  • Ability to prioritize competing responsibilities and adapt to changing business needs
  • Strong problem-solving skills and sound judgment
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Basic understanding of AR aging, collection techniques, dispute resolution, and payment reconciliation
  • Commitment to continuous improvement
  • Reliable internet service with at least 50 Mbps download and 10 Mbps upload while hardwired and not on a VPN
  • Preferred: experience in vision, dental, healthcare, insurance, or benefits administration
  • Preferred: experience with ERP, billing, CRM, or insurance administration systems
  • Preferred: exposure to process improvement, automation, or workflow optimization
  • Preferred: familiarity with audit support and internal control processes
  • Preferred: experience with high-volume collections environments

Benefits:

  • Skill-building, leadership development and philanthropic opportunities
  • Medical, dental, supplemental health, life and vision coverage for you and your dependents with no wait period
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Tuition assistance
  • Paid parental leave
  • Backup family care
  • Flexible time off
  • Flexible dress code and work location policies
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Social responsibility and volunteering opportunities
  • Competitive compensation package
  • Potential eligibility for benefits, bonuses, and commission