Client Support – Credit and Collections Position Available In Westchester, New York

Job Description:

CFS has partnered with a local food distribution company lookingto add an Credit and Collections Clerk to their growing Accountingteam! Why should you join this company? Originally established over100 years ago! This company started out as a whole company with astrong private label offering With consistent quality and customerservice, the company was able to thrive and eventually became oneof the most sought-after distributors for grocery stores andbodegas With 500 employees, the company puts an emphasis onemployee engagement and mentorship Great leadership team! Strongbenefits with opportunity for advancement The Credit and CollectionClerk is responsible for all tasks related to the collection ofaccount receivables from customers who independently own andoperate grocery stores and supermarkets throughout the northeast.

Day-to-day responsibilities include: You will have the opportunityto approve orders placed by salesperson and customers withinspecific credit terms before shipping – and that’s just thebeginning! Given you are an amazing communicator, and with strongsupervisory support, you will have an opportunity to have dailyinteractions with various departments including, Sales, CustomerService, Transportation, Accounting and Finance, WarehouseOperations and others. Additional opportunities are; Respond tocustomer inquiries regarding statements or invoices and researchall discrepancies Daily collections calls to ensure payments arereceived. Apply and post payments daily to the internal cashmanagement system. Prepare customer files for credit approval.

Resolve status of past due invoices and maintain detailed reportsof receivables and collections activity.

Here is what you musthave:

At least two years of Credit and Collections experience.

Associate’s Degree Completion in Accounting/Business or relatedsubjects is preferred. Highly organized, detail oriented with greatcommunication skills Our candidates must also be proficient inMicrosoft Word, Outlook and Excel. Prior experience within aretail/wholesale environment is a plus.