Accounting Collections Specialist, Asbury Automotive

Job description

About Asbury Larry H Miller Automotive Group is part of Asbury Automotive Group (NYSE: ABG) is a Fortune 500 company and one of the largest franchised automotive retailers in the United States. We are redefining the traditional dealership model through innovative technologies such as Clicklane and through our commitment to our team members, guests, and partners. Our culture which is grounded in our North Star and Compass and powered by our DRIVE values, focuses on the vision of becoming the Most Guest Centric Automotive Retailer. At Asbury, we work together to provide exceptional experiences for our guests while promoting a fun, supportive and inclusive environment where team members can thrive both personally and professionally. Based on our efforts, we have been recognized as one of the best places to work by both Newsweek and US News & World report. Overview/Job Summary The Collections Specialist will be responsible for making daily collection efforts on all outstanding balances for parts and service wholesale accounts receivable. In addition, they will support the dealership parts/service personnel with customer related concerns and assist customers with billing inquiries or disputes. Duties/Responsibilities Works a daily aging report to address all balances 60+ days outstanding Inputs ongoing, detailed collection notes in CDK comments Process credit card payments & apply payments and offsets on customers’ accounts Assists customers with billing inquiries, account reconciliation & disputes Serve as contact between fixed operations personnel and customers to resolve issues Provides requested copies of invoices for payment Forwards requests for account information change to credit desk Immediately advises management of disconnected phone, constant busy or other concerns regarding customer contact or disputes Monitors & process credit override requests from Microsoft Outlook from parts and service personnel for assigned platform as per schedule sending all questionable COV request and back up information to AR manager or Director for override approval/denial. Follows up with customer for collection efforts if override is denied Performs other related duties to benefit the mission/vision of the organization as assigned by your manager. Company Benefits: Pay and Recognition: • Paid holidays & paid time off • Paid training • Stock Awards(select management and front-line team member’s eligible Insurance / Retirement: • Insurance: medical, vision, dental, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity plans • Up to 12 weeks paid pregnancy leave (disability leave) • Paid Parental Leave • Health savings • Flex spending accounts (tax free) • Short-term and Long-term disability plans • Life Insurance (Whole Life and Term) • 401k with company match Learning, Tuition Assistance and Career Development: • Digital career path tool to assist with career development • Continuous training through Asbury's Internal Learning Management System Professional growth and development opportunities Additional advantages: • Employee assistance program • Employee discounts on parts and service repairs • Scholarship awards • Opportunities to join our community service initiatives, which includes paid volunteer hours • Aggressive Employee referral program with bonus opportunities INDOTHER Asbury Automotive Group is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other protected category as defined by applicable laws. We prohibit discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics and affirm our commitment to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace.