Job Title: Credit and Collections Specialist

Job Description

This role involves following established procedures for processing receipts and cash handling. You may also be responsible for preparing bank deposits and performing general clerical tasks related to accounting functions. The position includes generating customer invoices with accurate expense coding in accordance with departmental standards, maintaining precise and up-to-date records of company receivables, and preparing and distributing reports, such as aged trial balances and other financial summaries as needed.

Responsibilities

• Collect outstanding account receivables and perform administrative tasks.
• Manage all aspects of credit, collection, analysis, and resolution of billing problems.
• Reduce accounts receivable delinquency.
• Identify accounts exceeding credit terms and limits.
• Review aging accounts for past due credits or short payments needing attention.
• Verify applications received for credit and request missing documents from the credit package.
• Identify accounts to prepay before printing or delivery, or that are past due or need pay down, and communicate with billing and customers for receipt of funds.

Essential Skills

• Proficiency in analysis, collection, credit analysis, and reconciliation.
• Familiarity with wire transfers and accounts receivable processes.
• Expertise in customer management and billing.
• Proficient in MS Excel, including VLOOKUP functions.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• 1+ years of office experience related to credit processing, collections, and accounts receivable.
• Experience in processing, invoicing, and billing roles.
• MS Office Suite experience, with a preference for Excel testing.
• Familiarity with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Proficiency in computer-based tools, including spreadsheets, batch data processing, and reporting systems.
• No degree required.

Work Environment

You will work with a team of 5 others in the Accounts Receivable team, with 2-4 weeks of in-person training provided at the corporate office. This is a rapidly growing company that expands through mergers and acquisitions, offering ample opportunities for career growth and internal promotions.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Des Moines, Iowa.