As a Local Collections Specialist 2, you will be responsible for collections of non-national outstanding accounts receivable dollars that are within assigned collection coded group or service center. Responsible for reducing delinquency and resolving customer billing problems, to include invoicing and general billing disputes.
Contact all delinquent accounts in queue by telephone and/or email each week and obtains commitment for payment or processes checks by phone. Apply telephone and/or email collection skills to obtain payment and identify and resolve problems. Update and maintain collection system notes and contacts, documenting all collection efforts and problem resolutions. Analyze spreadsheets within Excel, to include performing basic calculations to address disputes and non-payments. Address problems related to non-payment, and follow through with final resolution. Arrange and maintain payment plans as needed to bring accounts current. Utilize resources necessary to obtain customer information, and consistently follow up on all assigned accounts. Compile written communication to internal and external customers while abiding by email etiquette guidelines set forth by the Company. Collaborate with customer service associates to resolve problems that are causing freight charges to remain unpaid. Strive to establish effective communications and working relationships with customers as well as Support Center and field personnel. Work on special projects assigned by management. Provide weekly and monthly updates to management as requested and/or required. Make shared decisions regarding the negotiation of credit extensions. Interact with customers, Account Managers, and Service Center Managers on a daily basis.
For this role, you will need to have a High School Diploma or GED. We require you to have two years of experience in collections or a related field. Previous experience in the transportation industry is preferred.
Work Shift
First Shift
A privately-owned regional less-than-truckload transportation services provider specializing in next-day service in the Southeast and Southwest. We serve customers through 89 service centers across 13 states and Puerto Rico. Southeastern has a network of service partners to ensure transportation services in the remaining 37 states, Canada, the U.S. Virgin Islands and Mexico. Southeastern Freight Lines provides more than 99.35% on-time service in next-day lanes.
Founded in 1950, we provide quality transportation services of outstanding value in order to perpetuate our company and provide long-term security for our people.
A dedication to service quality and a continuous quality improvement process that began in 1985 has been recognized by more than 500 quality awards received from customers and associations.
