Epiq Systems, Inc.
Collections Analyst (Legal)
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Job Description:
Position Overview
The Collections Analyst will be working in a shared services environment, and will be responsible for research, analysis, and collection of overdue accounts. This position works closely with internal and external business partners to meet the goals and tasks assigned in an ever-changing business environment. This individual is responsible for assisting in the design, implementation and deployment of policies and procedures, as well as streamlining current collection processes. The successful candidate will be customer, creative, and solution oriented, while delivering timely and high-quality results and able to pursue multiple concurrent initiatives. This is a remote position but will be required to come into the office for monthly (occasionally weekly) meetings.
Job Responsibilities
Ensure timely collection of invoices, and routine follow-up of assigned accounts, utilizing both email and phone, while providing a high level of professionalism in all communications
Work in conjunction with sales and client services teams to manage the client accounts, and deliver top quality customer service to both internal and external business partners
Research contracts, past emails, payments, and other documentation to ensure all knowledge of the client matter is understood prior to beginning collection efforts
Research short-payments and unapplied cash and follow through with appropriate measures as required to bring the issue to closure
Research and reporting of payment history as requested by client or Epiq personnel
Assist in the creation of collections process documentation as needed
Provide specialized custom reporting specific to clients on a monthly or adhoc basis
Trend analysis of large dollar accounts to show payment frequency, e-billing submission status, and overall health of the account
Facilitate monthly or adhoc meetings with clients and/or internal business partners to discuss account status, issues, and action items to bring accounts to closure
Qualifications and Skills
3+ years' experience working in a business to business collections environment
Excellent attention to detail
Strong problem solving and analysis skills
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and interpersonal skills
Positive attitude and strong customer focus
Ability to thrive in a fast paced business environment
Demonstrated capability to analyze business processes and initiate process improvements
Independent thinker with high initiative
Able to work in stressful situations
Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities
Advanced skills with Microsoft Excel and Word preferred
SAP experience ideal but not required
Special Requirements
Work week is 40 hours plus additional hours as required to meet business requirements.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time, performing work on a computer
If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!
It is Epiq's policy to comply with all applicable equal employment opportunity laws by making all employment decisions without unlawful regard or consideration of any individual's race, religion, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, transgender status, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, marital status, age, national origin, genetic information, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, veteran or family status or any other basis protected by applicable national, federal, state, provincial or local law. Epiq's policy prohibits unlawful discrimination based on any of these impermissible bases, as well as any bases or grounds protected by applicable law in each jurisdiction. In addition Epiq will take affirmative action for minorities, women, covered veterans and individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. Epiq is pleased to provide such assistance and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request. Pursuant to relevant law, where applicable, Epiq will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.