The Washington Post

Collections Specialist

The Washington Post

One Franklin Square, 1301 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
Full-TimeDepends on ExperienceMid-LevelBachelors
Job Description

Meet the company's goals of strong financial performance and excellent customer service according to annually set objectives. Conduct payment reconciliation on accounts as needed. Maintain confidentiality of company and customer information. Monitor and manage collections via telephone, e-mail, and elevate to management, as necessary. Process electronic check and credit card payments as needed. Identify and submit allocation of payments to ensure accuracy of billing. Handle incoming calls on a phone gate and assist customers in a professional manner. Prepare accounts for referral to outside collection agencies as needed. Initiate and submit documentation for refunds on accounts as needed. Achieve monthly collection goal metrics. Adhere to department policies and procedures.

Where is this job?
This job is located at One Franklin Square, 1301 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA
Job Qualifications
  • 5+ years of relevant experience (Credit, Collections, Customer Service, Billing)

  • Knowledge of media industry sales, credit, and customer service policies preferred

  • Ability to work in a team setting and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

  • Knowledge of accounting principles to perform customer account reconciliations and to provide billing explanations to customers

Required Skills
  • MS Word

  • SAP ERP

  • Time Management Skills

  • MS Excel skills

  • Microsoft Office 365 skills

  • Negotiating skills

  • Payment reconciliation

Soft Skills
  • Verbal communication

  • written communication

  • Self-Motivated

  • Adaptability

  • Problem-Solving

  • Detail oriented and highly organized

  • Multi tasker

Compensation

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Collections Specialist in One Franklin Square, 1301 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005, USA is between $34,862 and $53,384 per year.

Additional Information
The Washington Post is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
Required LanguagesEnglish
Job PostedAugust 10th, 2021
Apply BeforeApril 11th, 2026
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About The Washington Post

The Washington Post is a major American daily newspaper published in Washington, DC, with a particular emphasis on national politics and the federal government.

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