Credit and Collections Specialist
- Full-time
Company Description
We are a family owned and operated company in the lumber and building material industry located in Middle Tennessee. We've had the honor of serving the finest builders for over 70 years.
With four middle Tennessee locations to serve our community, Huskey Truss & Building Supply partners with the finest builders, bringing knowledge, experience and education to every job. Since 1945, our company of 250+ employees operates on a foundation of Christian principles and professional expertise from design to dry in.
Job Description
FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, 401k)
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer
FLSA Status: Salary/Exempt
Purpose: To implement, maintain and insure compliance with defined company credit/collection standards.
Accountabilities
- Maintain customer accounts with current and accurate information
- Monitor existing customers to maintain compliance with company credit policies resulting in past due amounts of no more that 2.75% of total receivables
- Maintain current knowledge and understanding of state, federal and business environment regulations
- Maintain professional contacts with other companies, organizations and associations
Responsibilities
- Investigate credit references and credit reports for all accounts
- Communicate with Owner/President in establishing credit limits
- Adhere to credit policies that achieve maximum results for the company and work closely with the Sales department and external customers to insure all issues are resolved
- Maintain all accounts and post all payments and credits
- Work to recover money that is due to the company and advise Owner/Management on economic trends affecting credit
- Assist in preparing, processing and mailing monthly accounts receivable statements
Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of state and federal regulations, lien laws and credit reports
- Math skills including calculating and statistical analysis, above average reading, writing, and communication skills, and basic computer skills
Experience
- Minimum 3 years proven experience in credit/collections
Behaviors
- Exemplify defined company values (respect, integrity and service)
- A self-confident, enthusiastic, persuasive, pro-active, high energy, practical and creative individual with a sense of urgency, drive, integrity and initiative
- A strong and effective communicator, orally and in writing, who can interface cooperatively with the various departments of the company, as well as customers, reps and distributors
- A person who listens well and desires to work towards the company goals and objectives
- High customer service ethic (internal and external customers) - is passionate about exceeding customer expectations and improving service levels
Qualifications
- Must pass company required drug screens as part of drug-free workplace
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Must be able to sit for up to 4 hours at a time
Disclaimer
This role description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by the individuals within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all accountabilities, responsibilities, skills and qualifications of those assigned to this role.
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Additional Information
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