Credit & Collections Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Credit & Collections Specialist

Location: Alexandria, MN 

Department: Accounting

Reports to: CFO

Consolidated Equipment Group, LLC is a leading manufacturer of skid steer and compact tractor attachments and has been designing, building, and selling quality equipment for over 78 years. We are currently seeking a full-time Credit & Accounts Receivable Coordinator at our Alexandria, MN location.

The Credit & Accounts Receivable Coordinator is responsible for monitoring accounts receivable and evaluating credit across all CEG business units, carrying out credit underwriting efforts, to minimizing the company’s financial exposure. Key responsibilities include obtaining, maintaining, and analyzing credit applications; establishing and monitoring credit limits; managing accounts receivable; calling past due accounts, and publishing regular AR Aging. This position reports to the CFO.

Key Performance Areas:

Unless otherwise noted, all responsibilities below apply across all CEG business units.

• Monitor accounts receivable and evaluate credit to ensure consistent credit standards and minimize financial exposure company-wide.
• Analyze new customer accounts to establish appropriate credit limits and maximize sales opportunities.
• Work with Sales and Customer Service to gather supporting information and determine customer creditworthiness.
• Proactively pursue collection of past due receivables through phone, email, and written correspondence; escalate accounts as appropriate.
• Monitor orders for customers that do not have established credit terms to ensure payment is collected prior to shipping product.
• Publish regular AR Aging status reports summarizing receivables performance by business unit; distribute to controllers, CFO, and relevant stakeholders on a defined cadence (weekly/monthly).
• Lead AR status review meetings as needed; present aging summaries, highlight at-risk accounts, and drive action plans to resolution.
• Approve or deny credit to existing customers by analyzing account status, payment history, and financial condition; review and adjudicate new credit applications.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer credit records, documentation, and correspondence in compliance with company record retention policies.
• Support and conform to Quality Management System requirements as defined by CEG and ISO 9001:2015.

Company Information:

The person in this position has access to various reports and records, which are considered as being of a highly confidential and classified nature. None of this material or information may be divulged or passed on to any outside source by the employee either during or after employment with the Company.

Education and/or Experience:

• 3+ years of credit and accounts receivable experience required; collections experience a plus.
• Degree in Accounting, or Business preferred; equivalent certification considered.
• Excellent communication, planning, and problem-solving skills; detail-oriented with strong interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter; able to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to navigate multiple ERP systems; experience with Syspro, Global Shop, and JobBoss2 is a plus.
• Experience with ERP or accounting software a plus.

CEG offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, dental, disability, and life insurance, a 401(k) plan, and paid time off. Compensation is commensurate with experience. Growth and advancement opportunities are available based on performance and contributions.

Compensation: $23–$28 per hour. Final pay will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and overall fit for the role.