Collections Representative (junior)
Escazú, Costa Rica3d ago
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Key details
- Location
- Escazú, Costa Rica
- Work style
- Hybrid
- Level
- Entry level
- Job type
- Full-time
- Function
- Finance & Accounting
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 3d ago
Skills
About the role
We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Collections Representative to join our Accounts Receivable team. This entry-level role is an excellent opportunity for someone interested in building a career in Finance and Collections.
You will support a portfolio of business customers, follow up on outstanding invoices, maintain accurate account information, and collaborate with internal teams to resolve payment issues. Previous collections experience is a plus. We are looking for someone with strong communication skills, attention to detail, a willingness to learn, and a customer-focused approach.
In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:
- Support the collection of outstanding invoices from a portfolio of business customers.
- Proactively contact customers through email and phone to follow up on payment status and commitments.
- Maintain clear, complete, and accurate collection notes and customer account information.
- Assist with the reconciliation of customer accounts, including payments, credit memos, and other open transactions.
- Learn to use customer portals for invoice submission, payment tracking, and dispute follow-up.
- Identify invoice discrepancies and payment issues and take appropriate action by coordinating with the relevant internal teams.
- Collaborate with Customer Operations, Sales, and other Finance teams to resolve customer account questions and payment issues.
- Monitor assigned accounts, follow through on commitments, and escalate complex or unresolved matters when appropriate.
- Support Accounts Receivable past-due targets and other collection performance measures.
- Follow established collection procedures, internal controls, and documentation requirements.
- Participate actively in training and team activities and contribute ideas that may improve processes and the customer experience.
- Participate in the customer phone queue, responding professionally to inbound calls and assisting customers with invoice, payment, and account-related inquiries.
Who You Are:
- You take action on assigned responsibilities and follow through on commitments.
- You communicate clearly and professionally, adapting your approach when working with customers and colleagues.
- You collaborate effectively with others and involve the right people to resolve problems and accomplish shared goals.
- You approach new challenges with curiosity and a willingness to learn.
- You pay attention to details and understand the importance of maintaining accurate information.
- You organize your responsibilities effectively and manage changing priorities.
- You maintain a professional and customer-focused approach when working through questions or challenging situations.
For This Role, You Will Need:
- Bachelor's degree, or current university studies in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Interest in developing a career in Collections, Accounts Receivable, Finance, or a related field.
- English proficiency at B2+ level or above, with the ability to communicate effectively with customers by phone and email.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook.
- Ability and willingness to learn financial systems, customer portals, and collection processes.
- Customer-focused attitude and willingness to take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities while maintaining accuracy.
Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:
- Previous experience in customer service, administrative support, shared services or finance-related environments.
- Understanding of invoices, payments, account balances, or Accounts Receivable processes.
- Experience communicating with customers by email or phone.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, financial applications, or customer portals.
- Interest in learning how to analyze customer accounts and resolve payment discrepancies.
- Ability to adapt to changing priorities and seek guidance when needed.
Our Commitment to Our People
At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.
We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.
At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together.
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Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.
With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.
We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go!
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