Credit & Collection Specialist

Beltmann • Itasca, IL

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About The Position

On a company wide basis, analyzes past due accounts to determine best method of collection and reduce accounts receivable levels. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Works with branch account managers and general managers to review and research past due and delinquent accounts. Review each account to determine factual background and document and procedural error that may have been made. Make recommendations on best possible method of collection up to referral to third party; draft letters and other correspondence to overdue accounts. Document all activity on all past due accounts; maintain supporting spreadsheets and other paper documentation as required. Run reports from the Accounting Software as required.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree (A. A.) and one to two year’s related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must be proficient in the use of standard software packages, including Microsoft Excel, Word, as well as basic Windows knowledge and Database familiarity

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of Solomon Accounting Software is preferred

Responsibilities

• Analyzes past due accounts to determine best method of collection
• Works with branch account managers and general managers to review and research past due and delinquent accounts
• Reviews each account to determine factual background and document and procedural error that may have been made
• Makes recommendations on best possible method of collection up to referral to third party
• Drafts letters and other correspondence to overdue accounts
• Documents all activity on all past due accounts
• Maintains supporting spreadsheets and other paper documentation as required
• Runs reports from the Accounting Software as required

What This Job Offers

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