What are the responsibilities and job description for the Collections and Credit Clerk position at AV Staffing Solutions?
Our client, one of the largest global providers of logistics in the beverage sector, consumer goods, clothing, machinery, and petroleum products, has an immediate opening for Collections and Credit Clerk reporting to the Accounting Manager.
Overview:
The individual in this role will perform duties including but not limited to solicit payments from customers of delinquent accounts. Analyze credit data and financial statements of individuals or firms in order to determine potential risks of extending credit or lending money.
Responsibilities:
- Locates and monitors overdue accounts
- Contacts customers with delinquent accounts to notify them of their need to pay.
- Advises customers on various strategies of debt repayment, based on customers’ financial status.
- Receives payments and posts amount to customer's account.
- Informs the credit department if customer fails to respond.
- Maintains records of payment collection and status of accounts.
- Analyzes firm or individual financial data to determine credit worthiness.
- Obtains information from credit bureaus, employers, credit institutions, and other similar sources to determine an applicant’s credit history and ability to repay loans.
- Processes and authorizes applications for credit, including credit cards.
- Meets with customers and recommends payment plans based on current earnings and credit history.
- Duties can be added or changed depending on departmental needs.
Job Qualifications
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field
- Experience: 2-3 years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Excellent verbal and written communications Judgment and decision making
Work Hours: Mon. – Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Non-exempt
Benefits: Comprehensive benefits, 401K, PTO, and career growth
