Messina Talent Advisors Looking for Credit & Collections Representative at Des Plaines, IL Full Time

Job Description

The Credit & Collections Representative handles the credit and collection functions within our business in accordance with established guidelines and the credit matrix. General responsibilities are routine order hold approvals, account invoice collection, account reconciliation, dispute management, credit card chargebacks and account credit review, maintenance, and limit control.

General Duties:

Perform financial analysis, risk, and assign proper credit lines for new and existing customers

Review all incoming funds and assure funds are applied correctly to customers’ account

Process and Approve account adjustments

Monitor past due accounts, and coordinate collection of all outstanding obligations Customer

Resolve deduction discrepancies in the areas of cash discount, returns, pricing and shortages

Responsible for accounts receivable balance of $4MM to $8MM

Evaluation, review, and approval of credit applications for new accounts and annual credit reviews for existing accounts using various credit information including bank, trades, and financial reports.

Edit and approve sales orders based on approved limits. Review and release orders timely

Responsible for collection and reconciliation of all past due accounts within the assigned customer segments.

Identify final demand, escalation, and third-party collection accounts monthly and provide supervisor with details regarding their status.

Monitor past due accounts, and coordinate collection of all outstanding obligations with Customer and Sale Representative

Identify internal control problems such as credit card issues, returned checks, parts & service billing, and interfacing issues due to multiple computer systems.

Communicate to customers and sales personnel of credit decisions and terms.

Make collection calls and arrange payment plans.

Work within the team environment to include cross-training and project work

Requirements

One year of credit/collection experience. Thorough knowledge of credit and collection systems and techniques.

Basic financial statement analysis skills

Oracle ERP experience a plus

B.A. in business-related field preferred

Benefits

After 30 days of employment, you will qualify for Messina’s benefits package which includes health, dental, and vision coverage and PTO accrual from date of hire. And once converted to a permanent employee you will qualify for our client’s comprehensive benefit plan.

Company Description

Real People. Real Connections. Real Results.

That’s the Messina Talent Advantage.

For more than 40 years, Messina’s Talent practice has continuously evolved to meet the needs of our clients. We not only help our clients fill roles and build their teams, but we also help them better understand their workforce and develop strategic talent initiatives that drive value for their organizations.

Messina Talent Advisors, a Messina Group Company, has the network, proven processes, and all the latest technologies to connect the right candidates with the right jobs – faster.

Real People. Real Connections. Real Results. That’s the Messina Talent Advantage. For more than 40 years, Messina’s Talent practice has continuously evolved to meet the needs of our clients. We not only help our clients fill roles and build their teams, but we also help them better understand their workforce and develop strategic talent initiatives that drive value for their organizations. Messina Talent Advisors, a Messina Group Company, has the network, proven processes, and all the latest technologies to connect the right candidates with the right jobs – faster.