Credit & Accounts Receivable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

J ob Title: Accounts Receivable Specialist

Location: Nashville, TN Metropolitan Area

Job Type: Direct Hire

Compensation: $55-60,000/year (depending on experience)

Benefits: This position is eligible for health, dental, vision, and 401(k).

Credit & Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are seeking a friendly, detail-oriented Credit & Accounts Receivable Specialist to take ownership of key credit and collections functions across multiple locations. This role will be an important resource for both internal teams and customers, requiring strong communication skills, follow-through, and the ability to manage multiple priorities.

The ideal candidate will have a positive, approachable personality and be comfortable working with both customers and internal operations teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and process credit applications for multiple locations
• Manage the credit application process from initial review through completion
• Follow up with operations teams regarding tickets and ensure appropriate accounting entries are recorded
• Conduct customer collection outreach through phone calls and email
• Monitor outstanding accounts and follow established procedures for past-due balances
• Escalate significantly delinquent accounts in accordance with company processes
• Review and address credit approvals that require additional authorization
• Coordinate secondary approval of credit decisions when necessary
• Work closely with internal teams to resolve account discrepancies and outstanding items
• Support the development and implementation of lockbox processes
• Maintain accurate documentation and records related to credit and collections activity
• Help streamline processes across dealership locations by taking ownership of the overall credit and collections function
• Identify opportunities to improve consistency, efficiency, and accountability across locations
• Perform other related accounting and administrative duties as needed

Qualifications

• Previous experience in credit, accounts receivable, collections, accounting, or a related field
• Strong customer service and communication skills
• Comfortable making collection calls and communicating professionally by email
• Excellent attention to detail and follow-through
• Ability to review financial information and make sound decisions within established guidelines
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple locations and departments
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• Strong computer and data-entry skills; experience with accounting or ERP systems is a plus
• Positive, approachable personality with a professional and team-oriented attitude

What You'll Do

This position will bring together several credit and accounts receivable responsibilities that are currently distributed across multiple locations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to take ownership of the full process, establish consistency, and serve as the primary point of contact for credit and collection activities across the organization.

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.

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