Corporate Credit Collections Associate

We are in search of a Commercial Collector to join our team.

Daily Responsibilities: 

• Provide support and services for designated business unit for credit, collections and accounts receivable functions. 
• Responsible for contacting customer and requesting payment in a timely manner. 
• Responsible for account reconciliation and maintaining files, as needed. 
• Responsible for documenting all pertinent collection activities as required by Audit. 
• Responsible to coordinate with A/R (cash application) department, as needed. 
• Responsible for recommending lien and bond filings as required. 
• Responsible for reviewing aging's on an ongoing basis and making recommendations to restrict accounts as required. 
• Responsible for making recommendations to escalate accounts to 3rd party collections, legal action or to be charged off. 
• Responsible for escalating other significant issues to analysts or other respective credit personnel, which may delay payment. 
• Assist in the credit investigation process to ensure an acceptable range of collectability as compared to other creditors. 
• Responsible for conducting account/portfolio reviews with respective Credit Analyst and/or Credit Manager. 
• Responsible for internal and external customer interface as it relates to status and condition of related receivables, which can include meetings and conferences. 
• Required to work with other departments, internally and externally, as it relates to credit / collections activities. 
• Required to support the Credit Analyst and other duties as assigned. 
  
  Qualifications include: 
   
• High School Diploma or GED; Associates degree preferred 
• One year of Collections experience required, Business to business, highly preferred 
• Construction industry Credit experience is helpful (lien laws) 
• Proficient in Microsoft products; especially excel. 
• Basic Accounting skills and data entry experience 
• Strong customer service experience 
• Excellent communication skills (oral & written) 
• Ability to work in team environment - relationship builder 
• Excellent communication skills 
• Ability to work in a fast pace environment 
• Excellent organizational skills 
• Strong analytical, investigative and research skills