Senior Collections Specialist

VP of Credit and Collections at Hub Group Logistics

JOB DESCRIPTION

• This role requires the ability to work well with all levels within Hub Group including collections, Account Managers, CAOs, EVPs, VPs, external customers and Payco’s.
• Be able to resolve all disputes, invoice problems, IT issues, pricing or fuel issues in a timely manner.
• Through effective internal and external communication, this position supports onboarding new customers and new processes, company billing, documentation challenges, credit challenges and cash application goals while providing stellar customer service.
• Be responsible for a portfolio of $5 Million to $40 Million of customer AR at one time.
• This individual must be diligent, organized, strategic, and analytical. They need to be able to analyze data through spreadsheets in Excel using formulas, V‑Lookups and pivot tables to provide solutions based on the findings.
• Position requires the ability to motivate internal customers and external customers to complete the necessary tasks for Hub Group to collect funds that are owed.
• The Senior Collection Specialist must provide recommendations to correct issues and guidance of next steps, which will require understanding the scope of the issue and the stakeholders.
• Time management and organization is key to the success of this role as is a clear understanding of daily goals and the ability to prioritize.
• Ability to learn and to work in different operating systems simultaneously.
• Verify payment status of outstanding invoices, summarize and share results and provide next steps and actions that are needed. Document interactions with customers, internal teams and Payco’s, providing the issues, actions, owners and dates.
• Make collection calls and recommend actions for slow/poor paying customers.
• Prepare and maintain demand letters as well as work with legal to provide needed documentation.
• Resend invoices and customer statements as required.
• Review daily cash application report for discrepancies and need for remittance advices.
• Maintain their portfolio in good order and current.
• Duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned or changed from time to time.

Minimum Qualifications

• Five years of collections experience is preferred
• Experience in the transportation industry is preferred
• Must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively interface with customers and internal personnel
• Must be able to multi‑task and work in a fast‑paced environment
• Proficiency with software programs such as MS products
• Proficiency in Excel a must, as well as data entry skills are required
• Must be a team player with high energy and strong organizational and problem‑solving skills
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and focus on goals of the department

This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however it may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand.

Benefits We Offer a Comprehensive Benefits Plan Including

• Medical
• Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Life & AD&D Insurance
• Disability
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays

$28.00/hr – $29.00/hr

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Truck Transportation