Casella Waste Systems - Rutland, VT

posted 2 months ago

Full-time - Entry Level
Rutland, VT
Waste Management and Remediation Services

About the position

The Accounts Receivable Specialist at Casella Waste Systems, Inc. plays a crucial role in managing customer accounts and ensuring timely payments. This position is centered around providing excellent customer service while building strong relationships with consumers. The specialist will be responsible for implementing collection processes for past due accounts, utilizing various systems to manage customer accounts effectively. This includes documenting all internal and external communications to ensure accurate transmission of customer interactions and maintaining a high level of customer satisfaction. In this role, the specialist will assess critical information within customer accounts to determine the best course of action while retaining the customer. They will manage a portfolio of customers, communicating through various channels such as phone, fax, email, and customer portals regarding account balances. Active listening and effective communication are essential skills, as the specialist will need to confirm or clarify information to resolve customer questions and concerns. The position requires adherence to departmental procedures to provide consistent customer experiences and to act as a liaison between customers and other departments to mitigate credit risk. The Accounts Receivable Specialist will also participate in training and learning opportunities to expand their knowledge of the company’s products, sales, and services. This role is designed for individuals looking to advance their careers in finance and accounting, with clear pathways for growth from entry-level to senior positions based on demonstrated competencies and experience.

Responsibilities

  • Implement collection processes for past due accounts utilizing multiple systems involved in the management of customer accounts.
  • Document all internal and external communications to ensure proper transmission of customer interactions.
  • Assess critical information within customer accounts to determine the best course of action while retaining the customer.
  • Manage a portfolio of customers by communicating via phone, fax, email, and customer portals regarding balances.
  • Engage in active listening with customers, confirming or clarifying information to resolve questions and concerns.
  • Respond efficiently and accurately to customers, explaining possible solutions, and ensuring customers feel supported and valued.
  • Adhere to all departmental procedures regarding daily operations to provide consistent customer experiences.
  • Act as a liaison between customers and other departments within the organization to mitigate credit risk.
  • Participate in training and other learning opportunities to expand knowledge of the company, products, sales, and services.

Requirements

  • Associate's degree in accounting or finance related field or equivalent experience.
  • 0-2 years of accounting or related experience.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Applications, basic to intermediate knowledge of Excel.
  • Excellent verbal, written, analytical, and formal presentation skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet specific timelines.

Nice-to-haves

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance related field.
  • Customer service experience.

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Disability Insurance
  • Maternity Leave
  • Parental Leave
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Discounted Stock Program
  • 401K
  • Employee Awards
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Wellness Incentive
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Career Pathways
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