Credit And Collections Specialist

Credit And Collections Specialist

We are seeking a dedicated Credit and Collections Specialist to join our team. This role involves collecting customer receivables across the organization and assisting customers with account inquiries while troubleshooting account balance issues. You will be part of the credit management team, ensuring coverage for credit matters during business hours and assisting in the release of credit holds. Building strong relationships with customers and internal teams is crucial, as you will provide excellent customer service and partner with sales associates on collection efforts. Additionally, you will provide documentation and support for state and local sales tax audits.

Responsibilities

• Collect customer receivables across the organization.
• Assist customers with account inquiries and troubleshoot account balance issues.
• Ensure coverage for credit matters during business hours as part of the credit management team.
• Assist in the release of credit holds.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal teams.
• Provide documentation and support for state and local sales tax audits.

Essential Skills

• Experience in collection and accounts receivable.
• Knowledge of credit management and new account setup.
• Strong customer service skills.
• 1+ years of experience managing credit for small to large customers, preferably in a distribution environment.
• Understanding of credit laws and regulations (e.g., Truth in Lending, Fair Credit Reporting, Fair Debt Collection Practices).
• Familiarity with credit risk management methods, including liens, payment bonds, joint checks, and personal guarantees.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Proficiency in Eclipse ERP (Epicor product).
• Basic Excel skills for data dumping from ERP to Excel tabs.

Work Environment

The team consists of five members nationally, with some located in Minnesota and others in the Dakotas and Montana. The team comprises three Credit Managers and two Credit & Collections Support Specialists, who support the Credit Managers regionally. The work schedule is five days in the office, with a firm 8-5 pm schedule to ensure coverage until 5 pm. Employees enjoy benefits such as a nice 401k match, volunteer time off (VTO), and have not experienced a health premium increase in the last two years. The company operates as an ESOP, offering pension-like qualities and a history of strong annual returns.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Maple Grove, MN.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $24.04 - $28.84/hr. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following: • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

About Aston Carter

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® Platinum Award winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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