Credit and Collections Specialist

Taco Family of Companies•Cranston, RI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a family-owned and operated company, we feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family. We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees: A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industry, A commitment to building strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization, A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to moving our strategy forward, A need to create and to innovate. This role supports the credit application and credit limit review process and provides coverage for the cash application process.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
5+ years of accounts receivable and collections experience
Proficient in financial software or accounting systems
Attention to detail, commitment to accuracy and demonstrated organizational skills in a high-volume environment
Excellent teamwork and communication skills with the ability to collaborate internally and externally to resolve discrepancies

Nice To Haves

Associate Degree in Accounting
Experience in manufacturing industry
Intermediate or advanced-level Excel knowledge, including pivot tables and formulas
Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems

Responsibilities

Monitoring accounts receivable aging reports, identifying overdue accounts, and proactively contacting customers to secure payments
Maintains accurate records of all customer communications and payment arrangements
Investigate and research payment discrepancies to resolve overdue invoices
Supports the new customer set-up process and assesses credit limits as assigned
Performs as a back-up for the Accounts Receivable Specialist
Handles incoming calls and emails
Provides administrative support