Email Opening Apply Now Title Collections Specialist  About the Organization Palmer Holland is a quickly expanding international specialty chemical distributor based in Westlake, OH and operating in the United States and Canada. Palmer Holland represents many of the most recognized manufacturers from around the world. Our customers and principals are rooted in the Agriculture, CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers), Health & Nutrition, Lubricants, and Plastic industrial sectors. As an independently-owned sales and marketing organization, we have the opportunity to make decisions which are in the best, long-term interest of the employees, customers, and principals we serve. Our sellers work with customers to solve problems and test and re-test different specialty products in order to find the one that will do what the customer needs. The dedication from our employees to continually improve their knowledge base and provide commitment to outstanding technical and customer service enables Palmer Holland to thrive as an industry leader. As an employer, Palmer Holland's goal to remain independent is solidified through operating as a privately held Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) with an ownership team made entirely of employees. Palmer Holland views our employees as our most valuable asset. We offer our employees a fun work atmosphere, healthy work-life integration, and varying opportunities for professional development. We are known for having a culture that emphasizes having fun, being healthy, and working hard. Our office has advanced technology along with a shuffleboard table, putt-putt greens, and treadmill workstations. In the field, our sales team has the tools to make critical decisions on the spot to better respond to customer needs, ultimately forming strong relationships. We believe in providing a work culture that engages employees, encourages growth, and promotes success.   Category Accounting/Finance   Position Collections Specialist   Description Position summary The Collections Specialist is primarily responsible for accounts receivable collections and processing credit holds. Essential tasks of the position Perform collection duties including Perform collection calls and emails daily Send outstanding balance statements to customers monthly and/or upon request. Follow up on calls and emails within one week Review daily report and identify shipments for accounts on credit hold and determine if shipments can be released by working with the customer and/or Account Manager as necessary. Process credit card payments. Assist in the reconciliation of the general ledger accounts as needed. Ensure relevant documents are scanned and saved per Palmer Holland procedures. Provide bank remittance information or complete ACH payment setup per customer requirements. Provide backup to other accounting team members when necessary. Perform any other duties assigned by management. Quality: Activities of the position affect quality including quality objectives. Responsibilities and authorities include where appropriate: Initiate action to prevent the occurrence of any nonconformities relating to product, process, or quality system, up to and including when necessary, stopping production to correct quality problems. Identify and record any problems relating to the product, process, and quality system. Document problems, steps taken for resolution and preventative action in CRM software and notifying all parties required. Initiate, recommend, or provide solutions through designated channels. Verify the implementation of solutions in areas under your control. Control further processing, delivery, or installation of nonconforming product until the deficiency or unsatisfactory condition has been corrected. Perform duties and tasks as prescribed in company policies, procedures and work instructions. Note: The outline of duties is not arranged in order of priority. These duties are not meant to restrict initiative, but rather to describe baseline activities. These duties will from time to time be altered to suit the needs of the company. We are a tobacco free, professional environment.   Location Corporate Office   Position Requirements Requirements: Education: Requirements as set forth by supervisor. Experience: Requirements as set forth by supervisor. Knowledge/Skills: Intermediate level of expertise in MS Office and Contact Management Software Excellent verbal and written communication abilities Ability to maintain professional conduct that exemplifies the corporate policies at all times, particularly when interacting directly with internal and external customers Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality and discretion Detail oriented with strong, accurate clerical skills Proficient at multi-tasking Proactive problem solver Highly motivated Competencies: Customer Oriented, Analytical Skills, Communication Skills, Organizational Skills, Flexibility, Learner’s Attitude, Integrity, Relationship Building, Teamwork, Accountability, Conflict Resolution, Enthusiasm Physical Requirements: Satisfactory motor skills relevant to position Ability to sit for long periods of time Ability to lift up to 25 pounds   Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time   Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt   EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.   Travel Requirements   This position is currently accepting applications. Apply Now

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