Credit Specialist

Rose Paving • Villa Park, IL

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Rose Paving LLC, leads the industry in providing complete parking lot management solutions to commercial and industrial properties nationwide. We offer a collaborative work environment where employees can contribute to impactful projects while enjoying opportunities for growth and development. With a rich 50-year history, their commitment to quality and client satisfaction makes it an exciting place to build a career.
We are seeking a professional Credit Specialist to join our Accounts Receivable team at our corporate headquarters. This person will perform a wide variety of credit and collections functions.
Collect outstanding accounts receivable on accounts within Company payment terms and collection guidelines while supporting sales growth opportunities and minimizing bad debt write-off risk.
Contact customers with overdue accounts via telephone, letter and email.
Identify customer objections to payment and using standard procedures resolve customer objections or elevate objections to appropriate stakeholders for resolution.
Maintain electronic collections notes for each customer account in accounting system.
Provide regular reporting of information such as customer aging, credit limits, credit hold status, and collection updates to General Counsel and CFO.
Assist with pre-lien notices, mechanics liens, bond claims, bankruptcy proof of claims, and place delinquent accounts with third party collection agencies.
Manage vendor relationships with external credit / collection providers.
Assist General Counsel and outside counsel with mechanics lien and collection litigation.
Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Associates degree in business, accounting, or finance highly preferred, but not required with a minimum of 3 years in credit and collection experience required.
• High school diploma or G.E.D. required.
• Minimum of 3 years work experience as a Collection Specialist.
• Strong understanding of math.
• Must have a sense of urgency and a natural ability to work in a fast paced and growing environment.
• Ability to communicate within all levels of an organization
• Knowledge of MS Word, Excel

Nice To Haves

• Experience with construction collection is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect outstanding accounts receivable on accounts within Company payment terms and collection guidelines while supporting sales growth opportunities and minimizing bad debt write-off risk.
• Contact customers with overdue accounts via telephone, letter and email.
• Identify customer objections to payment and using standard procedures resolve customer objections or elevate objections to appropriate stakeholders for resolution.
• Maintain electronic collections notes for each customer account in accounting system.
• Provide regular reporting of information such as customer aging, credit limits, credit hold status, and collection updates to General Counsel and CFO.
• Assist with pre-lien notices, mechanics liens, bond claims, bankruptcy proof of claims, and place delinquent accounts with third party collection agencies.
• Manage vendor relationships with external credit / collection providers.
• Assist General Counsel and outside counsel with mechanics lien and collection litigation.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation: Along with a competitive salary, we offer comprehensive benefits, including health insurance (PPO or HSA), 401(k) matching, and paid time off.
• Opportunities for Advancement: We believe in promoting from within. If you're looking for long-term career opportunities, we provide clear paths for advancement based on your skills, performance, and ambitions.
• Team-Oriented Culture: We believe in collaboration. You'll work alongside a team of skilled professionals who are passionate about their work and committed to delivering the highest standards to our clients

What This Job Offers

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