Credit and Collections Specialist (Lakeland, FL)

Full-Time Position (Day Shift) Hours: Mon-Fri Position (No Weekends)

Day One Benefits (including Health, Dental, Vision)

Paid Retirement (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) & 401K Retirement Option

Employer Paid Short Term (13 weeks) and Long-Term Disability

Paid Time Off (2 weeks), Sick Time (5 days) & Paid Holidays (10)

Paid Life Insurance Policy up to $50,000

True Identity Protection (ID Watchdog) - Employee Sponsored

Best Places to Work Award (Employer of Distinction)

Essential Functions

• Process credit applications to set up new customer accounts and review for approval of payment terms and credit limits.
• Provide back-up as needed to others on the Credit Team.
• Regularly review aging reports for assigned accounts to take appropriate action in addressing past due invoices.
• Research account questions or discrepancies with customers and collaborate with other teams or departments to resolve disputes.
• Process authorized electronic payments using Company systems.
• Discuss potential payment plans for outstanding balances and seek approval from management as directed.
• Generate collection emails and letters to delinquent accounts.
• Make outbound collection calls.
• Prioritize credit reviews for existing accounts.
• Make recommendations to Credit Supervisor regarding customer accounts.
• Identify accounts which are doubtful for collections and submit those for write-off approval.
• Contact Sales Reps about pending credit applications and other matters relating to their customers.
• Work sales orders flagged for credit review.
• Contact Sales and Operations personnel about pending orders that are being held due to various credit issues.
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with new and existing customers through a high degree of professionalism and excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
• Enter status updates in operating systems.
• Ensure compliance with all Federal, State and Local ordinances affecting this position.
• Ensure compliance with all Company policies and programs.
  
  

EDUCATION:

• Minimum High School diploma or GED equivalent required.
• Some college preferred.
  
  

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum two years’ experience in collections required.
  
  

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

• None
  
  

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as interest & percentages.
• Proficient in Word and Excel.
• Possesses the ability to plan and manage multiple projects and has a strong customer orientation.
• Works well in a team environment.
• Pays attention to detail.
  
  

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• The use of a computer and phone – Must be able to see, type, write, grasp, and sit; must be able to use a mobile phone
• Communicating with internal and external customers – must be able to talk, hear, see, and comprehend.
• Mobility of arms – Must be able to reach, and use arms to manipulate small objects.
• Mobility inside the office to access filing cabinets, office machines, and supplies – must be able to move about the office space, stand for extended period of time, reach, bend, and occasionally lift up to 30 pounds.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Work is routinely performed in office environment.
• Noise levels are typically minimal.
  
  

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT:

• None.
  
  

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The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Harrell’s LLC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer – Protected Veterans/Disabled.

This company will provide Equal Opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, GINA, and age.

This is a full time position