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Sr. Collections Specialist - Pharmacy - Lakeland

Publix
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 7 Apr 2026

About the role

Job Category

Finance

Hours of Work

Minimum of 40 hours per week

Facility

Lak George Jenkins Building / Chart Warehouse B001

State

Florida

Frequency of Pay

Weekly

Travel Frequency

0%

Minimum Base Pay

20.05

Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.

Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.

Address

1936 George Jenkins Blvd

City

Lakeland

Year End Bonus

To reward associates for their contributions to the company for the calendar year, Publix provides a Holiday Bonus in November. In the first year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to 15 hours of pay, and in the second year of continuous employment the bonus is equal to one week’s pay if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check. In subsequent years, the bonus is equal to two weeks’ pay.

Maximum Base Pay

27.65

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or another analytical discipline or equivalent experience
  • 3 years’ experience in accounting or any retail position
  • knowledge of Accounting Principles and Accounts Receivable functions
  • intermediate knowledge of Excel, Access, Internet, and Outlook
  • basic knowledge of Microsoft Access
  • verbal and written communication skills
  • analytical thinking skills
  • ability to handle a variety of tasks and responsibilities with multiple interruptions
  • ability to work under deadlines and handle the pressure of deadlines
  • technical skills
  • must be self-motivated
  • must be flexible and highly productive
  • must exhibit professionalism and the ability to deal with confidential subject matter
  • must be able to work a variable works schedule

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or another analytical discipline
  • 5 years’ experience in accounting or any retail position
  • HIPAA certification
  • knowledge of Continuous Quality Improvement process methodology
  • knowledge of Pharmacy Operations, Terminology of Insurance carriers
  • knowledge and understanding of Pharmacy systems (Inmar, ERX, terminology, etc.)
  • knowledge of SOX requirements and controls relating to Accounts Receivable, as well as HIPAA
  • ability to work in accordance with the HIPAA Compliance policy

Potential Annual Base Pay

41,704 - 57,512

Zip Code

33815-3760

Benefits Information

  • Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
  • An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan
  • Group health, dental and vision plans
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
  • Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)

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