Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job DetailsJob Location: Corporate - Boca Raton, FL 33431Position Type: Full Time

Accounts Receivable Specialist

Basic Fun! is a dynamic global designer and marketer of classic, innovative children’s entertainment products that bring smiles to people of all ages. Our iconic brands and innovative product portfolio are sold by leading retailers and distributors in over 60 countries around the world. Basic Fun! has an omni-channel go-to market strategy with a strong presence online, in- store as well as in family entertainment venues. The Company is proud to have long-standing, valued product partnerships with A-List Licensors, including Hasbro, Disney, Mattel, Nintendo, Pokémon, Netflix, Coca Cola, Universal, Paramount, Warner Brothers, Cloudco Entertainment, NFL and NBA. Basic Fun! manages a portfolio of iconic powerhouse brands that include Care Bears™, Tonka®, Lite Brite®, K’nex®, Lincoln Logs®, Tinker Toys®, Playhut®, Uncle Milton®, Fisher Price Classics®, Mash’ems®,Littlest Pet Shop® and Arcade 1Up®, and many other trusted brands. All of us at Basic Fun! are dedicated to enriching lives and creating unforgettable moments through imaginative play.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Accounts Receivable Specialist contacts clients and collects outstanding payments, striking a balance between maintaining trustful relationships and ensuring timely payments.

Responsibilities include but not limited to

Monitor accounts on a daily basis
Identify outstanding account receivables
Investigate historical data for debts and bills
Take actions in order to encourage timely payments
Process payments and refunds
Resolve billing issues
Resolve customer credit issues
Contact clients and discuss their overdue payments
Update account status records
Prepare and present reports on collection activities and progress
Record information about the financial status of customers and the status of collection efforts
Locate and notify customers of delinquent accounts by mail, telephone, or personal visits to solicit payment
Arrange for debt repayment or establish repayment schedules, based on customers’ financial situations
Advise customers of necessary actions and strategies for debt repayment
Answer customer questions regarding problems with their accounts
Notify credit departments, order merchandise repossession or service disconnection, and turn over account records to attorneys when customers fail to respond to collection attempts
Sort and file correspondence and perform miscellaneous clerical duties, such as answering correspondence and writing reports

QualificationsSkills, knowledge and abilities

Associate’s Degree or equivalent experience.
Proven experience as a Collection Specialist or similar role
Excellent knowledge of billing procedures
Knowledge of various collection techniques
Contact clients and discuss their overdue payments
Working knowledge of MS Office and databases
Comfortable working with targets
Knowledge of collection laws and regulations
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Problem-solving and critical-thinking skills

Full-time on-site position located at our company’s headquarter offices in Boca Raton, Florida.

We believe strongly in the philosophy that we are Better Together and that the collaboration and teamwork of being with each other in the office supports our culture the best. For this reason, we work in the office Monday through Thursday. We have chosen Friday as our optional remote workday as we believe it to be the day that is most beneficial and effective for Basic Fun! and our employees.

OUR CORE VALUES!

We Love Delivering WOW!
Act with Integrity and Do the Right Thing.
Inspire Passion for Creativity and Innovation.
Be Disciplined to Create Lasting Impact.
Play, Have Fun and Laugh Together.
Embrace Humility.
Pursue Growth and Learning.
Hustle and Act with a Sense of Urgency.
Commit to Excellence.
Gratitude Keeps Us Grounded.

Basic Fun! is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud of our inclusive culture.