Commercial Collections Manager

Jefferson Wells is partnering with one of our Chicago-based clients to identify a Collections Manager for a long term contract.In this temporary role you will be a working manager in a fast-paced commercial environment.

Job Title: Collections Manager

Location: Downers Grove, IL

Pay Range: $45-55+/hour depending on experience (W2 basis)

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

• Oversee daily activities of direct reports on the collections team
  
• Maintain collections on individual portfolio of high-volume accounts
  
• Identify issues with billing, pricing, EDI, etc.; escalate issues as necessary
  
• Negotiate resolution of collection matters with commercial customers
  
• Manage customer account balances with and without credit holds
  
• Identify issues contributing to changes in delinquency percentages, run rate, spend levels and operational measurements
  

Whats Needed?

• 7+ years' commercial collections experience
  
• 5+ years' managerial/supervisory experience
  
• Proficiency with MS Excel including comfort using Vlookup and Pivot Table functions
  
• Strong mentoring/staff development skills
  
• Hands-on approach
  
• College degree preferred
  

Jefferson Wells' hourly employees are eligible for a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401K and training.

At Jefferson Wells, (www.jeffersonwells.com), we have built a reputation for results-driven, innovative workforce solutions that help companies create competitive advantage. From basic to complex, we custom tailor our services to fit our clients needs from interim and permanent professional talent resourcing to complete project solutions in the areas of Finance/Accounting, Audit/Compliance, Tax, and Business Optimization. Our professionals provide specialized industry and technical experience and expertise to our clients, enabling them to accelerate their business performance. We serve clients, including Fortune 500 and Global 1000 companies, from offices worldwide, leveraging the workforce capabilities of the Manpower Group.