We have partnered with our client in their search for a Senior Credit & Collections Specialist. This is a contract-to-hire role is based in Bolingbrook with a hybrid schedule: remote Monday and Friday and onsite Tuesday through Thursday.
Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of approximately 1,100 customer accounts / $3M+ in active receivables
- Contact customers regarding past-due balances and negotiate payment arrangements as needed
- Review credit applications, credit reports, trade/bank references, and other financial information to assess credit risk
- Make decisions regarding net terms and credit limits up to $15K
- Review customer orders and take appropriate action to release orders or resolve credit holds
- Reconcile customer accounts, process adjustments/refunds/credits, and resolve billing and payment disputes
- Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and other internal teams to resolve issues impacting payment
- Document account activity and escalate high-risk, seriously delinquent, or potentially fraudulent accounts
Skills Required
- Strong credit analysis, collections, communication, and customer service skills
- Ability to review credit information and exercise independent judgment when making credit decisions
- Understanding of basic financial statements, including balance sheets and income statements
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational and time management skills
- Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus
Education & Work Experience
- Associate's degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience
- 3-5+ years of experience in credit, collections, accounts receivable, billing, cash application, dispute resolution, or a related finance role
- Experience reviewing credit applications/reports and making credit decisions strongly preferred
Senior Credit & Collections Specialist
Bolingbrook, IL
Retail
$32-38/hr
Ref ID 1689612
About Korn Ferry
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