Credit & Collections Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Credit & Collections Specialist
Location: Schaumburg, IL
Pay Range: $27/HR-$30/HR (Depending on Skills and Experience)
Benefits: Health, dental, and vision insurance. 401(k)

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in a search for a Credit & Collections Specialist for our client located in Schaumburg, IL. Our client is a global manufacturing organization and one of the largest producers of office supplies and solutions in North America. They are seeking a Credit & Collections Specialist to join their team on a contract basis for an anticipated 4–6 month assignment. This position will focus heavily on commercial collections while also supporting credit analysis activities. This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable organization with a collaborative accounting team. The ideal Credit & Collections Specialist will be available to interview and start as soon as possible.

Credit & Collections Specialist Responsibilities:

• Manage a portfolio of approximately 100–150 commercial customer accounts
• Collect on past due accounts while maintaining positive customer relationships
• Document collection activities, customer communications, and payment arrangements
• Utilize reporting tools and data analysis to prioritize collection efforts and improve recovery rates
• Negotiate payment plans and escalate delinquent accounts when necessary
• Research and reconcile invoicing discrepancies, payment variances, deductions, and disputes
• Partner with sales and management teams to resolve customer payment issues
• Analyze customer financial information and payment histories to support credit decisions
• Research credit information and payment trends to make recommendations regarding customer credit limits
• Monitor customer credit lines and assist in minimizing bad debt exposure
• Maintain accurate credit files and supporting documentation

Credit & Collections Specialist Qualifications:

• 5+ years of recent Credit & Collections experience
• Experience working within SAP S/4HANA is required
• Strong commercial collections background
• Experience reviewing customer credit information and making credit recommendations
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel

If you or anybody that you know are qualified and interested, please apply ASAP!

Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.

Company Description

Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.