Collection Representative / Hybrid - Sedgwick Claims Management Services, Inc.
Tampa, FL
About the Job
Taking care of people is at the heart of everything we do, and we start by taking care of you, our valued colleague. A career at Sedgwick means experiencing our culture of caring. It means having flexibility and time for all the things that are important to you. It’s an opportunity to do something meaningful, each and every day. It’s having support for your mental, physical, financial and professional needs. It means sharpening your skills and growing your career. And it means working in an environment that celebrates diversity and is fair and inclusive.
A career at Sedgwick is where passion meets purpose to make a positive impact on the world through the people and organizations we serve. If you are someone who is driven to make a difference, who enjoys a challenge and above all, if you’re someone who cares, there’s a place for you here. Join us and contribute to Sedgwick being a great place to work.
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Collection Representative / Hybrid
PRIMARY PURPOSE: To collect the maximum amount of overdue funds from higher volume accounts and to ensure discrepancies with customer accounts are resolved.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Provides customer service regarding collections issues.
- Processes customer refunds and credit memos.
- Monitors and maintain assigned accounts.
- Performs account adjustments, small balance write-offs, and customer reconciliations.
- Reconciles client discrepancies pertaining to outstanding balances.
- Communicates and serves as an interface with internal and external customers.
- Prepares weekly and monthly reporting and presents data to management.
ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS and RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Supports the organization's quality program(s).
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Licensing
High school diploma or GED required. Associate degree in business from an accredited college or university preferred.
Experience
Three (3) years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Collections experience a plus.
Skills & Knowledge
- Excellent oral and written communication, including presentation skills
- PC literate, including Microsoft Office products
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail
- Good customer service skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Ability to work independently or in a team environment
- Ability to meet or exceed Performance Competencies
WORK ENVIRONMENT
When applicable and appropriate, consideration will be given to reasonable accommodations.
Mental: Clear and conceptual thinking ability; excellent judgment and discretion; ability to handle work-related stress; ability to handle multiple priorities simultaneously; and ability to meet deadlines
Physical: Computer keyboarding, travel as required
Auditory/Visual: Hearing, vision and talking
NOTE: Credit security clearance, confirmed via a background credit check, is required for this position.
The statements contained in this document are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a colleague assigned to this description. They are not intended to constitute a comprehensive list of functions, duties, or local variances. Management retains the discretion to add or to change the duties of the position at any time.
Sedgwick is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.