Excel Sports Management is an industry-leading sports agency representing top-tier talent, blue-chip brands and marquee properties. Our success is rooted in our people, our high character reputation and our commitment to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace. We focus on team chemistry, collaboration, strong relationships, valuable networks, and ambitious ideas to deliver innovative solutions that keep our clients and agency ahead of the curve. Excel Sports Management is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).Position Summary: Excel Sports Management is seeking a Collections Specialist in the Finance team. This person will be responsible for collection activities on past due accounts, maintaining good customer relations, preparing and analyzing accounting receivable reports, and improving protocols to minimize overdue invoices. This position reports to the Controller and will partner closely with our sales team, clients' advisors, and external counterparties. Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Manage and provide reports that will highlight overdue receivables;
- Record and maintain a system for tracing the activity of collection efforts;
- Contact counterparties on past-due accounts and inquire on expected payment;
- Timely organize follow-ups and communicate to the Controller on the risk overdue accounts;
- Support counterparties' and clients' requests of documentation, clarification on billing and compliance, as a liaison of the Finance team ;
- Establish and meet collection goals as assigned by the Company;
- Organize weekly/monthly meetings with AR/collections schedules;
- Assist the billing department in processing new contracts, preparing invoices, assisting with supplier onboarding forms, and otherwise ensuring prompt and accurate payments to clients and the company;
- Support month and year-end closing and audit processes;
- Organize and respond to daily communications from internal and external parties promptly and in a solution-oriented manner.
Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's Degree required,
- Minimum of 2-4 years of relevant experience of accounts receivable, credit and collections in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Highly advanced Microsoft Excel skills, strong working knowledge of other Microsoft Office Programs;
- Familiarity with accounting software preferred but not required;
- Oriented to collaborate with internal and external clients on finalizing collection and avoiding future overdue accounts;
- Ability to problem solve with great customer service skills.
- Able to build relationships, genuine connections and trust both internally and externally;
- Excellent organizational and communication skills;
The pay range for this position is: $70,000 per year - $85,000 per year. This position is also eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus. Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law. Ultimately, the salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, business sector, and geographic location, among other criteria. This position is not eligible for sponsorship. Excel Sports Management provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, leaves of absence, compensation and training.