Collections Associate

Founded in 1910, KONE is a global leader that provides elevators, escalators and automatic building doors, as well as solutions for maintenance and modernization that add value to buildings throughout their life cycle. Our mission is to improve the flow of urban life and make our world’s cities better places to live by providing innovative solutions that help make people’s journeys safe, convenient and reliable. Our operations in over 60 countries around the world has helped us achieve our position as an innovation and sustainability leader with repeated recognitions by Forbes, Corporate Knights for clean capitalism and others. 

Are you ready to make your next career move to join our team and assist the local branch as a Collections Associate for KONE, supporting our New York Metro District? This position will be based out of our Manhattan office, and will support all five boroughs, as well as New Jersey collections. This role has a hybrid schedule, following the training period.

• Do you have a background in successfully handling a collections dispute process from beginning to end? 

• Are you able to collaborate with all levels of the organization to achieve business goals?  

• Have you developed a proficiency with office management tools (e.g. Excel, SAP Microsoft Office Suite, etc.?) 

• Do you have the tenacity and perseverance to see an objective through to completion? 

• Have you been successful in documenting status updates/details to present to stakeholders? 

  
If you answered a resounding YES to these questions, then we have an amazing opportunity for you!   

As our Collections Associate, you will perform a variety of credit collection tasks related to our branch operations including initial contact with customer, request action/follow-up appropriately, and record disputes. Disputes are facilitated by you as you coordinate with the appropriate parties.  

You will bring 5+ years of relevant B2B Collections expertise and an appetite for learning an exciting and new field. You will use the knowledge gained when obtaining your associates’ degree in a related field or an additional 10+ years of experience. Proficiency in SAP/Excel/GAP is required to be successful in this role.  

At KONE, we foster an innovative and collaborative culture, valuing each individual's contribution. Employee engagement and sustainability are key focuses, promoting ethical practices and mutual respect. We're proud to offer experiences and opportunities to help you achieve career and personal goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. 

We hire individuals who value culture because we believe culture drives innovation  

• We value your authentic self.  

• Collaborative, creative, and supportive work environment. 

• Passionate about safety, quality, and innovation  

• We care about the communities where we live and work.  

Come share your passion and energy to make a positive impact at KONE for our customers and your career!  

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KONE is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. 

Read more on www.kone.com/en/careers/ 

Just some of our many benefits include:  

• Competitive salary  

• Opportunities to learn and grow  

• 401K Employer Match 

• 401k Employer Non-elective Contribution  

• Well-being Program 

• Medical, Prescription, Dental and Vision Insurance 

• Digital Health Solutions & Telehealth 

• Health Savings Account (HSA) 

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) 

• Employee Family Assistance Program (EFAP)  

• Family & Medical Leave 

• Parental Leave 

• Leave to Care for a Domestic Partner 

• Paid Time Off & Holidays 

• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance 

• Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance   

• Company Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability 

• Buy-Up Long-term Disability 

• Critical Illness Insurance 

• Hospital Indemnity & Accident Insurance 

• Identity Theft Protection 

• Legal Insurance 

• KONE Credit Union 

• Tuition Reimbursement 

The hiring range for this role is $75,900.00 – $99,645.00. The compensation package offered will depend on candidate’s ability to meet the requirements of the role, needs for the business strategy, and a range of factors unique to each candidate, including their skill set, years and depth of experience, certifications, and location.   

KONE Annual Bonus plan at 5% Target Incentive based on achievement of company goals and individual goals.

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At KONE, we are focused on creating an innovative and collaborative working culture where we value the contribution of each individual. Employee engagement is a key focus area for us and we encourage participation and the sharing of information and ideas. Sustainability is an integral part of our culture and the daily practice. We follow ethical business practices and we seek to develop a culture of working together where co-workers trust and respect each other and good performance is recognized. In being a great place to work, we are proud to offer a range of experiences and opportunities that will help you to achieve your career and personal goals and enable you to live a healthy and balanced life.

Read more on https://kone.com/global/en/careers.html