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Job Description :
Summary
The Regional Collections Associate will be responsible for managing all collection activities associated with a portfolio of accounts assigned regionally. The Regional Collections Associate will maintain communications with all customers within that portfolio and is responsible for maximizing financial results through lowering Ryder's DRO (Days Revenue Outstanding), lowering the percentage of the portfolio over 30 days delinquent, and minimizing Ryder's bad debt expense. The Regional Collections Specialist will analyze and monitor the assigned portfolio and protect Ryder's financial interests through the decision to cease providing services, forbidding rental services, terminating fueling services, legally defaulting delinquent customers and assertive terms enforcement. The Regional Collections Associate will work closely with Ryder Operations Leadership, Rental Leadership, and the Sales Team to coordinate actions, identify and appropriately assign customer billing disputes, and participate in Conference Calls and meetings with Ryder Senior leadership.
Essential Functions
Contacts customers to solicit payment from customers, negotiate cessation of services, obtain information on customer deductions and billing issues, re mediate customer payment terms, and determines contract defaults.
Uses information gathered from customer to analyze disputes and deductions to facilitate resolution of amounts due to Ryder due to wrong rates, days, miles, subs, damages, fees, insurance, licensing, taxes, purchase orders, repair orders, fee mark-up, special instructions etc. As appropriate, identify root cause and work to close loop with upstream partners.
Provide Ryder's Finance organization, Operations leadership, Sales leadership, and Rental leadership regular updates on receivables through the use of conference calls, direct contact, bad debt expense forecasting, dispute information in order to manage the negative impact to the organization of bad receivables.
Participates in projects, committees or focus groups related to enhancements in Collections, Accounts Receivable, Customer Service, and Billing.
Additional Responsibilities
Develop documentation and user manuals as directed.
Work with customers and all levels of operational/sales management to mitigate losses, improve receivables metrics (DRO/Bad Debt/dollars past due) and save customer relationships.
Analyze all available financial/credit/operational data to effectively plan and execute collections strategies.
Performs other duties as assigned
Skills and Abilities
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team
Demonstrates problem solving skills
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)
Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment
Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills
Possesses strong technical aptitude
Requires full use and application of relevant principles, theories, concepts and techniques
Functional/Technical skills
Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
Must have decision quality, approachability, composure and creativity
Ability to build strong customer relationships
Highly thorough and dependable
Detailed oriented with excellent follow-up practices
Demonstrated knowledge of commercial collections process intermediate required
MS Office Suite intermediate required
Qualifications
H.S. diploma/GED required Associate's degree preferred in business, accounting, financial or related field Bachelor's degree preferred in business, accounting, financial or related field One (1) year or more in commercial collections required Two (2) years or more in accounting/financial with the H.S. Diploma required 0 to One (1) year in accounting/financial with the Associate's/Bachelor's degree required Demonstrated knowledge of commercial collections process intermediate required MS Office Suite intermediate required
Job Category
Credit & Collections Our Culture & Commitment :
At Ryder, you’re trusted to make an impact—while enjoying room to grow and having a voice that’s heard. Our culture is built on respect, collaboration, and shared pride in doing great work rooted in innovation and safety.
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Compensation Information :
The compensation offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s relevant experience; education, including relevant degrees or certifications; work location; market data/ranges; internal equity; internal salary ranges; etc. The position may also be eligible to receive an annual bonus, commission, and/or long-term incentive plan based on the level and/or type. Compensation ranges for the position are below:
Pay Type :
Salaried Minimum Pay Range:
55,000.00 Maximum Pay Range:
55,000.00 Benefits Information :
For all Full-time positions only : Ryder offers comprehensive health and welfare benefits, to include medical, prescription, dental, vision, life insurance and disability insurance options, as well as paid time off for vacation, illness, bereavement, family and parental leave, and a tax-advantaged 401(k) retirement savings plan.
For more information about benefits, click here to download the comprehensive benefits summary.
Ryder is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.
Important Note:
Some positions require additional screening that may include employment and education verification; motor vehicle records check and a road test; and/or badging or background requirements of the customer to which you are assigned.
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