Specialist I, Finance - Collections

The Finance Specialist I performs general collections duties of a clerical nature, update and maintain financial records, including the preparation and recording of journal entries into the collections system and providing administrative support, running reports for management, and recording a wide range of financial transactions.

What You Will Do:

• Provides administrative and bookkeeping assistance for the preparation of financial reports and confirming the accuracy of the collection information.
• Preparation of financial transactions using financial systems and tools.
• Receiving and recording vouchers, entries, remittances, and other transactions.
• Checking for accuracy in reports, and postings.
• Accurately enter key data in our systems in support of the collection function.

What You Will Need:

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 0 to 3 years of experience, including financial and collections experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and assume responsibilities.
• Basic knowledge of computer tools, consisting primarily of Microsoft applications.
• General understanding of financial reporting systems, general ledger and the related processes.
• Ability to identify and analyze errors and mis-posting through tools available for data mining.
• Good communication skills, as well as the ability to interact with team members, and the ability to communicate with team members.
• Pro-active skills to identify causes for errors and potential risk areas.
• Ability to obtain working knowledge of the ABS Health, Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems.

Reporting Relationships:

The incumbent reports to the Manager of Finance. This position does not have any direct reports.