Accounts Receivable Specialist (Collections) - Colombia Remote
About Ellucian
Ellucian powers innovation for higher education, partnering with approximately 3,000 customers across 50 countries, serving more than 21 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for all students, faculty and staff. Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, including data-rich tools for student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners and user community of more than 45,000 provides best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.
About the Opportunity
Our Collections department is seeking a motivated individual to join a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing customer accounts, sending account statements, and assisting with customer inquiries and requests.
Where You Will Make an Impact
Manage and maintain customer accounts, monitoring ageing and overdue balances to ensure timely collections and accurate account status.
Lead collection efforts through regular and follow-up communications, ensuring timely payments and improved cash flow
Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and short payments, collaborating with internal teams (sales, service, operations, etc.) and customers to ensure accurate and timely resolution
Request account adjustments, credit memos, and refunds as needed
Maintain comprehensive documentation of account activity and collection actions to support audits, reporting, and dispute resolution
Provide support for other accounts receivable functions as needed
What You Will Bring
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Strong organizational/multi-task and prioritizing skills
Ability to work in a flexible and dynamic organization
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
High attention to detail and problem solving
Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Basic understanding of accounting
Collections experience with Global company
Experience at a software company a plus
SAP and Salesforce knowledge a plus
Undergraduate degree, preferably in accounting
Minimum of 2 years of experience
Fluent written and verbal English
What makes #Ellucianlife
Comprehensive health insurance reimbursement
Life insurance
Wellness benefits
17 workdays vacation
Christmas bonus payout in June & December
Thrive Flex Program that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
Diversity and inclusion programs that promote employee resource groups such as: Women in Technology, Pride and Go Green to name a few.
Parental leave.
Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
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#LI-Remote
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Ellucian powers innovation for higher education, partnering with approximately 3,000 customers across 50 countries, serving more than 21 million students. Ellucian's AI-powered platform, trained on the richest dataset available in higher education, drives efficiency, personalized experiences, and strengthened engagement for all students, faculty and staff. Fueled by decades of experience with a singular focus on the unique needs of learning institutions, the Ellucian platform features best-in-class SaaS capabilities and delivers insights needed now and into the future. These solutions and services span the entire student lifecycle, including data-rich tools for student recruitment, enrollment, and retention to workforce analytics, fundraising, and alumni engagement. Ellucian's innovative solutions, vast ecosystem of partners and user community of more than 45,000 provides best practices leading to greater institutional success and achieving better student outcomes.
About the Opportunity
Our Collections department is seeking a motivated individual to join a fast-paced environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing customer accounts, sending account statements, and assisting with customer inquiries and requests.
Where You Will Make an Impact
Manage and maintain customer accounts, monitoring ageing and overdue balances to ensure timely collections and accurate account status.
Lead collection efforts through regular and follow-up communications, ensuring timely payments and improved cash flow
Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and short payments, collaborating with internal teams (sales, service, operations, etc.) and customers to ensure accurate and timely resolution
Request account adjustments, credit memos, and refunds as needed
Maintain comprehensive documentation of account activity and collection actions to support audits, reporting, and dispute resolution
Provide support for other accounts receivable functions as needed
What You Will Bring
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
Strong organizational/multi-task and prioritizing skills
Ability to work in a flexible and dynamic organization
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality
High attention to detail and problem solving
Knowledge in Microsoft Office Suite applications (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Basic understanding of accounting
Collections experience with Global company
Experience at a software company a plus
SAP and Salesforce knowledge a plus
Undergraduate degree, preferably in accounting
Minimum of 2 years of experience
Fluent written and verbal English
What makes #Ellucianlife
Comprehensive health insurance reimbursement
Life insurance
Wellness benefits
17 workdays vacation
Christmas bonus payout in June & December
Thrive Flex Program that allows you to contribute towards your health, financial or learning interests
5 charitable days to support the community that supports us
Diversity and inclusion programs that promote employee resource groups such as: Women in Technology, Pride and Go Green to name a few.
Parental leave.
Employee referral bonuses to encourage the addition of great new people to the team
#LI-MH1
#LI-Remote
Apply To This Job