Sr. Credit/Collections Specialist

McKesson•West Sacramento, CA

8d•$23 - $38

About The Position

McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you. McKesson is an impact-driven, Fortune 10 company that touches virtually every aspect of healthcare. We are known for delivering insights, products, and services that make quality care more accessible and affordable. Here, we focus on the health, happiness, and well-being of you and those we serve – we care. What you do at McKesson matters. We foster a culture where you can grow, make an impact, and are empowered to bring new ideas. Together, we thrive as we shape the future of health for patients, our communities, and our people. If you want to be part of tomorrow’s health today, we want to hear from you. The Senior Credit & Collections Specialist plays a critical role in managing and resolving complex and delinquent customer accounts. This position requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, and the ability to navigate challenging situations with professionalism and initiative. The specialist will serve as a key liaison between customers, internal departments, and leadership to ensure timely resolution of payment issues and to implement strategies that maintain account health.

Requirements

Typically requires 5+ years of related experience
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills
Proficiency with MS Office products including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.

Nice To Haves

Experience in corporate credit and collections
Strong understanding of finance principles and practices
Strong customer service skills
Ability to multitask across various systems while meeting deadlines
Prior negotiation experience

Responsibilities

Account Management & Resolution Analyze and manage complex and high-value delinquent accounts.
Communicate directly with customers to resolve payment discrepancies and negotiate payment plans.
Make daily decisions regarding order holds or releases based on credit limits and payment status.
Identify and escalate potential write-offs to management Internal Collaboration Partner with Sales and other internal stakeholders to resolve account issues and align on customer strategies.
Communicate negotiated resolutions and obtain necessary approvals from internal teams.
Provide regular updates and progress reports to leadership.
Customer Engagement Engage with customers to present tailored solutions addressing cash flow challenges.
Propose and escalate alternative payment options when necessary.
Maintain a professional and diplomatic approach in all customer interactions.
Strategic Support Support strategic customers and expand market segments.
Provide insights and trends to Sales and other stakeholders to inform business decisions.
Develop and implement strategies to ensure accounts remain current post-resolution.
Mentorship & Best Practices Train and mentor new team members.
Share expertise and promote best practices across the team