Job Description
Job Description:
We are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Credit and Collections Specialist to join our team. The successful candidate will specialize in the retail industry, bringing current and relevant experiences with Home Depot and Lowes. As a key member of our finance team, you will be responsible for monitoring collection activities and administering a portfolio of assigned corporate accounts.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Specialization in Retail Industry:
- Bring current and relevant experiences with Home Depot and Lowes to specialize in the retail sector.
Collection Administration:
- Monitor all collection activities and administer a portfolio of assigned corporate accounts.
Delinquent Receivables Management:
- Process collections and minimize delinquent receivables.
- Resolve payment discrepancies and provide customers with necessary documentation to support collections.
Root Cause Analysis:
- Identify the root cause for delinquency and take necessary actions, including raising issues or eliminating causes.
Risk Identification:
- Identify changes in customer trends and related risks.
- Communicate findings to sales and credit management.
Account Reconciliation:
- Process adjustments to accounts and reconcile accounts accurately.
Cash Application:
- Apply checks, wires, ACH transmissions promptly and accurately based on customer remittance.
Deduction Management:
- Identify and categorize deduction issues with customer remittance information.
- Contact customers to resolve unapplied balances.
Account Maintenance:
- Assist in opening, reviewing, and updating accounts.
Reporting:
- Assist with the preparation of required reports for management.
Administrative Support:
- Sort and file correspondence, perform clerical tasks such as copying, faxing, filing, and mailing invoices and statements.
Project Assistance:
- Assist with projects and other job-related duties as directed.
Qualifications:
Education:
- Bachelor's degree.
Experience:
- Five (5) years of Credit and Collections experience on a business-to-business level.
If you have a strong background in Credit and Collections, especially within the retail industry, and possess excellent analytical and communication skills, we invite you to apply for this challenging and rewarding position.
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