Accounts Receivable and Credit Collections

Position Summary

Determines the creditworthiness of each customer and maintains the lowest possible accounts receivable balance through consistent and proper collection efforts while maintaining and developing customer relationships.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and process internal collections from 0 to 90 days by:
  • Placing collection calls and compelling customers to make timely payments
  • Preparing delinquency letters
  • Negotiating payment schedules
  • Documenting all collection activity
• Process Monthly Bad Debt by:
  • Submitting monthly A/R to outside agencies
  • Managing relationships with outside agencies
  • Writing off related revenue to bad debt
• Process debits to customer accounts who submit NSF checks.
• Reverse finance charges and other incidental fees as requested by qualified customers.
• Contact Credit hold customers daily.
• Process stop service and removal of bins when appropriate for collections and lost business.
• Run daily COD aging and process charges and payments as necessary.
• Enter daily receipts.
• Reconcile customer accounts as a part of managing the aging.
• Identify bad risk accounts by evaluating customer records. Make recommendations on customer accounts by searching for extending credit limits, pursuing other collection actions based on payment history, or establishing risk appraisal based on public credit information and credit application. 
• Negotiate payment schedules.
• Design and implement filing and reporting systems as related to the position.
• Commitment and support for all organizational initiatives.
• Flexibility and willingness to take on new tasks.
• Other responsibilities as assigned to support specific department/business needs.

Qualifications

• At least two years of related experience.
• Completion of high school or equivalent.
• Ability to manage data quickly and accurately.
• Computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite especially Excel.
• Familiarity with general accounting systems and procedures and computer programs.
• Must be analytical, able to catch onto new concepts quickly, and work well in a deadline-driven environment.
• Clear and effective written and oral communication is a must.
• Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Good verbal/written English skills and effective interpersonal skills.

Work Environment and Expectations  

This is a full-time, in-office position. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

This position will require the ability to stand and sit for long periods of time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job’s essential functions.   

Benefits  

Each eligible employee receives a competitive compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Long-Term Disability. As well as Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.  

About Us

Atlas Disposal Industries was established in March of 1998, by a group of property owners, in response to the new recycling mandates that were passed by the State of California. Quickly, Atlas Disposal became the best choice for waste management in Sacramento based on responses from local companies.  Atlas has held onto that throughout our 25 years by supporting the communities our employees live and work in along with our strong purpose of preserving the environment.  Atlas Disposal ventured out and expanded operations in Salt Lake City, Utah in September of 2018 and Phoenix, AZ in December of 2021.  We pride ourselves on being independently owned, locally operated, and aimed at preserving our spaces. Visit our website to learn more, atlasdisposal.com.