Collections Analyst

Company: Penske
Location: Reading
Posted on: January 26, 2025

Job Description:

Position Summary: The Penske Collections Analyst provides information and advice on Accounts Receivable collections by utilizing multiple sources of information. Major Responsibilities: • Analyze multiple data sources for potential bad debt losses. • Prompt action required to alert managers. • Significant interaction with customer and field to identify and solve payment issues. • Likely involves administrating a payment plan. • Manage activities on escalation trackers - for disputes, or when customer payments bounce for non-sufficient funds. • Help structure repayment plans or influence decision to default. • Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor. Qualifications: • Basic understanding of accounting principles. (Invoicing, collections, cash application) • 5+ years prior collections and customer service experience preferred. • This position calls for problem solving and negotiating with customers and our field. • High School diploma or equivalent required, College degree preferred. • Must be able to communicate well in the written and oral form. • Software (Microsoft Office Suite, AS-400) • Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job • Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required. Physical Requirements: The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The associate will be required to: read; communicate verbally and/or in written form; remember and analyze certain information; and remember and understand certain instructions or guidelines. While performing the duties of this job, the associate may be required to stand, walk, and sit. The associate is frequently required to use hands to touch, handle, and feel, and to reach with hands and arms. The associate must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25lbs/12kg. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more. Job Category: Finance/Accounting Job Family: Finance Address: 100 Gundy Drive Primary Location: US-PA-Reading Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P. Req ID: 2500022 Date posted: 01/18/2025

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