Credit and Collections Specialist

Credit And Collections Specialist

Eastridge Workforce Solutions is committed to connecting skilled professionals with meaningful career opportunities. We are seeking a Credit And Collections Specialist to support our client's team.

Job Title: Credit And Collections Specialist

Location: Wilmington, MA

Hourly Pay Range and Other Compensation: The hourly rate for this position is expected to be between $30.00 $33.50 per hour, depending on geographic location, experience and other qualifications of the successful candidate.

Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (6 months)

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Job Summary: This role supports the Credit Manager in managing accounts receivable, resolving billing and credit issues, and collecting on past-due balances for a global distributor of electronic components and technology solutions. The Credit and Collections Specialist reviews account aging, negotiates payment plans with customers, and maintains accurate credit records for new and existing accounts. Eastridge Workforce Solutions is hiring for a Credit and Collections Specialist. If you're looking to grow your skills in a structured accounts receivable environment, this could be the right opportunity for you.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Contact customers by phone or in writing to resolve past-due balances and negotiate payment plans
• Review customer accounts for aging, pending orders, and delinquent balances; place holds on new orders as needed
• Compile and analyze credit data to establish and update credit lines for new and existing accounts
• Set up new customer accounts, including tax certification and credit reference verification
• Document payment agreements and follow up to confirm accounts are brought current

Requirements:

• Minimum 1 year of related credit, collections, or accounts receivable experience
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a customer-service focus
• Working knowledge of basic accounting procedures and computer/office software

Benefits: Eastridge Workforce Solutions offers the following benefits, subject to applicable eligibility requirements. Use this link Benefits Summary to learn more about benefits available to Eastridge's temporary employees. Due to the varying length(s) of temporary assignments, Eastridge Workforce Solutions' Temporary Staff are not eligible for paid time off, unless required by applicable state law in which the position is based. However, from time to time Eastridge's clients may offer additional benefits to Eastridge employees while on assignment. Information about those benefits will be communicated when applicable. Disclaimer: The compensation and benefits information in this posting represents Eastridge's good faith and reasonable estimate of what it might pay for this position. Eastridge reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Eastridge Workforce Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity, and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Eastridge Workforce Solutions also prohibits harassment or retaliation of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is our policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Please note that Eastridge is unable to provide visa sponsorship to applicants.

Background Checks: Certain clients require Eastridge Workforce Solutions to perform background checks. Eastridge will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the California Fair Chance Act, the Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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