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Credit and Collections Specialist

Category: Credit • Location: Iowa (Des Moines)

Job Description

The Credit and Collections Specialist, in accordance with company policy, has the responsibility of minimizing
risk and maximizing sales on assigned customer accounts. This requires the credit review of new and existing
customers, collection of past due balances and release of customer orders for shipments. The Credit Analyst
will analyze current credit data and financial statements of individuals and/or firms to determine the degree of
risk involved in extending credit. This position will prepare reports with credit information for use in decision
making. Uses independent judgment and exercises discretion in executing their duties. This position requires a
high degree of confidentiality.

Essential Functions

1. Assumes full responsibility for collection of receivables for assigned accounts as well as presenting new

requests for credit on those accounts.

 

2. Conducts complete credit investigations; analyzes and interprets findings; and develops credit decisions

within prescribed guidelines. Has credit approval authorization level as assigned by credit manager or

authorized manager.

 

3. Maintains up-to-date credit information on assigned accounts.

 

4. Monitors slow paying accounts and those accounts which may exceed assigned credit lines and takes

appropriate pro-active steps to reduce delays in shipments.

 

5. Assists in the resolution of disputes of assigned accounts including, but not limited to, billing problems,

returns and shortages.

 

6. Provides necessary information and assistance for the preparation of month end reports.

 

7. Maintains communications with various credit and educational groups in order to develop contacts and

close working relationships and to keep apprised of current practices and developments in the credit field.

 

8. Assists in functions as requested to optimize the efficiency of the credit function.

 

9. Other duties may be assigned.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience/Skills:

1. Bachelor's degree in business administration preferred and/or equivalent combination of education,
experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the essential
functions of this position.

2. Minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of experience in collection.

3. Must be proficient in judgment and decision making.

4. Good verbal and written communication skills.

5. Working knowledge of Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and accounting software. INFOR and LN ERP
Systems a plus.

6. Must have excellent analytical skills, mathematical and verbal abilities.

 

Licenses or Certification (Required/Preferred):
None


Supervisory Responsibility:
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.


Travel:
No travel is expected for this position.


Work Environment:
Majority of the time will be spent in an office environment.


Physical Demands:
This is largely a sedentary role sitting at a desk in front of a computer for long hours; however, may need to lift up to 50 lbs. on occasions.


This position description is not intended to cover all aspects of the responsibilities of the position. Other duties assigned as necessary to
fulfill the responsibilities of the position. Attendance is an essential function of this position.

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