Collections Specialist - Waltham, MA

What does PHCS offer you? Opportunity. Recognition. Satisfaction You've worked hard to get where you are, but you're ready for bigger opportunities that expand your skills and enrich your career. At Private Healthcare Systems, you'll have them. As the national leader in health care cost management with a growing national customer base, we have been building a strong and stable organization for over 21 years. We work together to exceed customer expectations and take everything we do to the highest standards of which we are capable. That means always learning, always seeking challenge, always respecting one another, and always putting forth our best effort. We are proud of what we are building at PHCS, and proud of what we offer. If you join our team, you will be too. Purpose of Position: To ensure the prompt collection of all past due customer balances through the use of written and oral communication with the customers, sales support staff, and other members of the revenue and treasury departments. Interacts with the revenue department as well as with other functional areas to ensure that Finance properly implements new and existing customers whenever new products are purchased. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Develops, implements, and monitors new policies and procedures for the Treasury & Credit department. Ensures that all new customers meet PHCS payment and reporting requirements. Prioritizes and performs all collection-related activities and reports to management on a regular basis to review the status of customer accounts. Identifies, communicates, and reports on collection issues and risks in a timely manner. Assists in the preparation of the quarterly financial report for presentation to the Board of Directors. Creates and manages timelines and communicates status of deliverables on a regular basis Assists in the review of customer contracts, amendments, and pricing letters for content and adherence to PHCS standards. Performs any other duties or projects deemed necessary by manager.
REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS: Required AS in Accounting or other Business field. 4+ years accounting/finance experience. In depth knowledge of Collections, A/R and financial system report writers. Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office and G/L applications. Strong analytical skills. Customer focused, detail oriented and a team player. Exceptional oral and written communication skills. Desired: BS in Accounting/Finance or other Business field. Managed healthcare product knowledge PHCS offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits which include major medical, dental, 401(k), tuition reimbursement and a generous paid time off plan. PHCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V