Classification

Exempt

Job Summary

Doggett Machinery Services, a John Deere Dealership, located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is seeking a highly motivated, well-rounded individual to fill an Accounts Receivable Credit /Collections Specialist position.

Essential Functions

• Maintain Accounts Receivable portfolio for Doggett Machinery Services.
• Make collection calls/emails on past due accounts and enter notes in system.
• Research short payments/disputed invoices and work with sales department to resolve issues.
• Email/Fax invoice copies, complete credit request inquires and update tax information.
• Provide credit approval for charges for receivable accounts held by Doggett.
• Send out demand letters and prepare files to be sent to outside collection agency.
• Set up cash accounts and update account information.
• Mail monthly statements.
• Post cash receipts, ACH payments, credit card payments and enter adjustments.
• Assist Credit Manager with projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting Preferred – or 4 years Accounting Experience in AR and Collections.
• Customer relations skills. 
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel preferred. 

The Accounts Receivable Specialist must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately, and without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The statements made herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive and inclusive list of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required of personnel so classified.

Doggett is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer