Credit Collections Clerk


Credit Collections Clerk
06/19/2023 ● Valley View, Ohio ● NATo Apply for this Job Click Here
Job Title: Credit Collections Clerk
# of openings: 1
Start date: 6/20/23
Location: Valley View, Ohio
Duration: Temp to hire
Pay rate: $19-24hr
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Requests and pursues payment on delinquent accounts via communication with account holder.
- Follows established guidelines to review and update account status.
- Maintains log of payment promises and pertinent account details, schedules follow-up communication with account holder.
- Processes credit applications, collecting further information as needed.
- Reviews credit references by independently validating references provided by the applicant or by using a credit reporting service.
- Prepares recommendations for increasing or decreasing credit limits based on account holder’s payment history.
- Determines, based on established credit guidelines, credit limit to be approved.
- Consults with credit manager or other appropriate personnel when client credit requests exceed established guidelines.
- Responsible for posting of daily cash receipts: lockbox, ACH, Wire Transfers
- Performs other related duties, as required.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to communicate with account holders in a courteous manner.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Two years of related experience in accounts receivable/collections preferred.