Credit & Collections Specialist - Full-time

Builders Warehouse•Denver, CO

8d•$60,000 - $76,000•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for evaluating and maintaining all aspects of credit, collections, liens and receivables for the company policy & guidelines.

Requirements

4-5 years experience in credit and collection.
Basic accounting skills and general office procedures.
Strong sense of urgency and self-motivation; ability to work independently and use independent judgement.
Excellent written and oral communication skills and customer service skills.
Attention to detail with strong organizational and multi-tasking skills.
Ability to effectively present information one on one and small group situations.
Ability to work accurately with numbers, including verification and reconciliation of billings and postings.
Knowledge of collection principles, processes, techniques and procedures, as well as industry related collection instruments including liens, joint check agreements and material securitizations.
Ability to enforce an established credit policy and partner with sales and management to make strategic decisions.
Microsoft Office proficiency.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is preferred.
Preferred experience with Construction Lien processing, multi job accounting and reconciling, commercial contract document processing.

Responsibilities

Analyze requests for credit, perform credit investigations by analyzing reference checks and credit reports to determine a credit risk and credit limit for prospective accounts in accordance with company policy & guidelines.
Evaluates customer records regularly and recommends customer credit limits to be increased, reduced, or credit account closed based on collection attempts, payment history, and purchase activity.
Input and maintain complete and accurate credit files, collection notes and records of all accounts.
Prepare and distribute customer statements monthly or as required.
Review, analyze, and present Accounts Receivable aging on a weekly and monthly basis with updated customer notes.
Promotes team building concepts with customers and internal teams to promote customer service.
Review and analysis Accounts Receivable aging on a weekly and monthly basis.
Follow the Accounts Receivable policy regarding communications and timelines for credit status and holds.
Negotiate and secure arrangements for payment with delinquent accounts and returned checks to minimize bad debt through routine collection calls and lien tracking
Track customer lien waivers, aging, and shipments to ensure the company’s position is secured with regard to lien rights and lien deadlines.
Recommend accounts to be referred to collection agencies and/or attorneys in a timely manner. Prepare documentation needed for legal action relating to collection activity.
Manage notes receivable.
Respond to customer inquiries in a timely manner.
Complete credit inquiries from other companies as required.
Maintains and promotes a safe working environment and follows all safety rules.
Complies with all company policies and procedures.
Recognize and report receivables in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) as required
Other duties as assigned.