Collections Specialist (Temp)

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Maintain the customer base with third-party procurement-related platforms Assist Lead Invoicing Analyst with Procure-to-Pay invoicing and developing processes and procedures Extract, collate, and refine data from multiple sources to compile into one reporting set using Excel and other practice management systems Assist with monthly variance analysis Perform routine audits of sales invoices Demonstrate strong problem-solving skills and the ability to identify and correct quality control issues such as pricing, data entry errors, set up/system error, etc. Establish and maintain communication with assigned accounts to ensure expeditious collections with rapid resolution of past-due accounts Work with the cash receipts team to reconcile variances that occur in the application of cash and review/clean-up of unallocated cash Report accounts with potential default to Assistant Credit and Collections Manager Assist with monthly collections forecasting Complete various training courses Assist with audit requests, ad-hoc projects, and system implementation REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent experience are required Minimum 3 years related experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume, and deadline-driven environment Aptitude for learning about systems and operations Exhibit good judgment and use discretion with confidential data Strong ability to work as a team and independently