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Chase Staffing

Credit Collections Specialist

Job Description

NOW HIRING
CREDIT & COLLECTIONS
SPECIALIST
Location:
Lithia Springs / Douglasville/Powder Springs area
Pay:
$22.00-$26.00 per hour, based on experience
Schedule:
Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-5:00
PM Position:
Full-Time | In Office Only — Not Remote or Hybrid A growing distribution company is urgently seeking an experienced Credit & Collections Specialist. We need a detail-oriented, independent self-starter with strong commercial credit and collections experience. The ideal candidate must communicate professionally and use proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and tone when interacting with customers by telephone and email. Key Responsibilities Proactively manage and collect outstanding accounts receivable balances Contact past-due commercial accounts by telephone and email Develop effective collection strategies Establish payment arrangements and hold customers accountable to agreed-upon plans Document collection activity, promises to pay, follow-up dates, and account status Escalate severely delinquent accounts appropriately Establish new customer accounts and gather required legal information Run D&B reports, credit checks, and customer credit evaluations Recommend appropriate credit limits according to company guidelines Generate compliance reports for the company's credit insurance provider Post and accurately apply cash receipts Research and resolve payment discrepancies and account issues Forecast collection activity and regularly update management Maintain accurate customer and accounts receivable records Required Qualifications Minimum of two years of recent, stable accounts receivable and commercial collections experience Strong credit and collections experience is required Demonstrated success collecting collecting past-due commercial balances Understanding of credit evaluation and collection procedures Excellent professional telephone and email communication skills Strong grammar, spelling, proofreading, and documentation skills Ability to explain how collection activities are organized, tracked, followed up on, and escalated Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel Previous experience using ERP or accounting systems Excellent data-entry accuracy and attention to detail Ability to work independently, take initiative, and manage multiple deadlines High school diploma or equivalent Preferred Qualifications Experience with MAS or Sage Experience running D&B reports and commercial credit checks Credit insurance reporting experience Associate degree or higher Packaging, manufacturing, or distribution industry experience Additional Requirements Background check and drug screening required Reliable transportation required Ability to operate standard office equipment Ability to lift up to 25 pounds Ability to occasionally enter a warehouse environment This is not an entry-level position. Applicants must have strong, recent credit and collections experience. Apply Today Email your updated résumé to: cogletree@chasestaffing.com ga03@chasestaffing.
com Subject line:
Credit & Collections Specialist CHASE provides Equal Employment Opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, status as a disabled veteran, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic in accordance with applicable laws. In addition, CHASE complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location. CHASE is committed to complying fully with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified persons with disabilities. #INDGA03

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance

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A Collections Specialist works for a company or credit agency to collect bill or account payments owed by customers. Reviews the amount of an overdue account, contacts customers to request payment, and negotiates payment plans as needed.

$40,754 / year median in Georgia

-22% projected decline

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