Accounting Analyst Credit and Collections Specialist

The Neil Jones Food Company • Vancouver, WA

18h • $30 - $36 • Onsite

About The Position

The Neil Jones Food Company is seeking a Credit and Collections Specialist responsible for the timely and accurate analysis and procurement of customer repayments and authorization of deductions while upholding courteous and professional communications. This role ensures compliance with credit and collections regulations and adherence to best practices. This onsite role will be responsible for reporting on outstanding account balances and collection activity at their corporate headquarters in Vancouver, WA.

Requirements

• Associate degree in accounting, finance or business; Bachelor’s degree preferred; or any equivalent combination of training, experience and education that demonstrates the ability to perform the key responsibilities of this position.
• 4 years’ related experience in collections, deductions, billing and associated functions.
• Good knowledge of accounting principles and practices, collections, cash application and billing processes and procedures.
• Ability to operate 10-key by touch with high level of accuracy and demonstrated computer skills in standard Microsoft office software applications, particularly Excel and Word.
• Ability to work 100% onsite, pass a pre-employment drug test, background check including employment and educational verification, and credit screen.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with customers to obtain deduction support, payments or negotiate payment plans for outstanding or delinquent account balances; based on payment resolution negotiated, communicates with relevant internal parties to obtain sign-off as needed.
• Identifies potential write-offs and escalates to manager, as necessary.
• Provides recommendations for resolution of collection outliers; manages large amounts of data for account reconciliation. Continuously improves knowledge of identified variances to prevent reoccurrence.
• Determines whether to ship or hold orders for delinquent accounts in accordance with established policy and procedure to reduce and minimize credit risk.
• Works with customers who fail to make minimum payment by the due date and discusses proposed plans with manager and internal parties as necessary.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, & Vision coverage
• 401(k) match with Traditional & Roth options available
• Company paid Life and AD&D insurance
• 10 paid vacation days, 9 paid holidays, and separate sick time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Numerous other voluntary insurance products available
• Convenient location, 2 miles west of downtown Vancouver
• Free parking

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree