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 ManagerLocation: Downers Grove, ILPay 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
What’s 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.ManpowerGroup is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in a professional, high quality work environment. It is the policy of ManpowerGroup and all of its subsidiaries to recruit, train, promote, transfer, pay and take all employment actions without regard to an employee's race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.