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Robert Half Credit and Collections Specialist in Cranston, Rhode Island
Description
We are in the market for a Credit and Collections Specialist for our Warwick based client. The role involves managing customer credit information, conducting collection procedures, and executing general accounting processes.
Responsibilities:
• Accurately process customer credit applications and maintain records.
• Analyze credit limits, past due status, customer trend, and associated risk to approve or deny sales orders.
• Manage relations with credit reporting agencies and collections agencies.
• Negotiate and enforce payment plans with customers.
• Regularly review customer hold list and overdue accounts and contact accounts for payment.
• Monitor accounts for payment trends and warning signs.
• Conduct periodic credit reviews on accounts to ensure credit limits, terms, and creditworthiness are accurate.
• Audit delinquent accounts considered to be uncollectible, ensuring maximum efforts have been taken before filing the account with an outside collections agency.
• Verify all credits/returns are accurate and finalize.
• Manage customer credit files and all associated paperwork.
• Support month-end journal entries, account reconciliations, aging report processing, adjusting entries, and other general accounting processes.
Requirements • Proficient in using Customer Relationship Management (CRM) software.
• Demonstrable experience in managing Accounts Receivable (AR).
• Ability to handle and respond to inbound calls effectively.
• Proven track record in executing billing functions.
• Knowledge and understanding of collection processes.
• Experience in performing year-end closings.
• Strong skills in Credit Risk Management.
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