Compensation Specialist jobs in the United States

Title: Collection/Accounts Receivable Specialist

State Role Title: Collection/Accounts Receivable Specialist

Hiring Range: Minimum starting salary $51,337, commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: UG

Agency: VA Workers' Compensation Comm

Location: RICHMOND HEADQUARTERS

Agency Website: https://workcomp.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Are you a seasoned professional with an extensive background in collections and accounts receivables? If so, apply today to join the Financial Services team at the Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission as a Financial Services Collection/Accounts Receivable Specialist.

To be successful in this position, the Financial Services Collection/Accounts Receivable Specialist should have excellent organizational skills and collections & accounts receivable experience. Top candidates will also be strong communicators and be able to explain the collection process. If you are a self-starter who is passionate about supporting a dynamic and innovative company, we would love to hear from you.

We are a mostly telework organization, where work-life balance is prioritized, and colleagues and leaders support each other. This Financial Services position may be able to telework two days per week.

Job Duties

The Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission, an independent State agency, seeks a Financial Services Collections/Accounts Receivable Specialist to provide administrative support for the administration of self-insured employers and to process E-file collection activity. Responsibilities include processing and tracking the Uninsured Employer's Fund and E-file collection activities; providing back-up for daily deposits and entering the appropriate data related to accounts receivable into the accounts receivable ledger; and maintain and update special databases and information systems. Must past criminal background check as a condition of employment.

VWC Compensation Structure

Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission is an independent agency which allows us to have a more competitive and unique pay structure. This position is a pay grade 6 based on a 14 grade pay structure. Our positions are not classified under DHRM's pay bands.

Telework Structure

Our agency is currently using a hybrid model for teleworking. Our positions at this time are not 100% teleworking. All candidates would be expected to report to our Headquarters/Regional Office as requested. Telework scheduling is at the discretion of the Manager based on the business needs of the department. Upon hire, candidates should expect to have all training and orientation conducted at the Headquarters Office.

Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission Overview:

Led by a Senior Leadership team consisting of three Commissioners, an Executive Director and a Chief Deputy Commissioner. Our mission is to serve injured workers, victims of crimes, employers, and related industries by providing exceptional services, resolving disputes, and faithfully executing the duties entrusted to us by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Our vision is to lead the nation as the most effective and innovative state agency. VWC employees demonstrate seven core values: innovation, respect, accountability, reliability, impartiality, integrity, and effectiveness.

We are a “Virginia Values Veterans” (V3) official certified state agency that supports Veterans and Members of the Reserves and/or National Guard. If you are a Veteran or Spouse of a Veteran or Active Military Member, we urge you to respond accordingly on your state application. Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we encourage diversity within our workforce. Virginia Workers’ Compensation Commission does not provide sponsorship for employment.

VWC is the recipient of the following awards:

• 2022 - 2024 Top USA Workplace
• 2021 - 2024 Top Workplace Richmond Region
• 2023 - 2024 Top Award for Mid-Sized Companies
• 2022 - 2023 Doers Award
• 2024 Manager’s Award

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior collections and accounts receivable experience; tracking, monitoring and doing mailings.
• Ability to learn quickly and work with minimal supervision.
• Excellent oral and written communication, data entry, and organizational skills.
• Collections and accounts receivable knowledge and the ability to work within the state statutes, rules, and regulations.
• Working knowledge of Cardinal; IRMS (Integrated Revenue Management System); DMV and SCC lookup functions; Access
• Receivables; Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook; data entry and retrieval from databases; and Internet research principles.

Additional Considerations

• None

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Amy Habel

Phone: 804-205-3571

Email: HR.recruiting@workcomp.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.