Credit and Collections Specialist

Interested in climbing aboard with the Syfan Team?Job Description: Credit and Collections SpecialistJob Summary Credit and Collections: Process all special billing customers’ invoices. Ensuring timely and accurate invoicing and collecting outstanding receivables. Verifying all customer requirements for invoicing and ensuring issues are resolved for timely payment. Works closely with internal teams to resolve billing issues and maintain positive customer relationships while supporting the companies’ objectives. Supports credit and risk management by assisting credit evaluations of debtors and maintaining credit files. Perform other duties required for the good of the business and as assigned by appropriate management.Essential Duties:Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on past-due accountsSupport audits by providing requested documentation and explanationsProvide excellent customer service while enforcing payment termsSubmit invoices on customer portals accuratelyHandles customer visits pertaining to billing and collections questions and issuesHandles monthly statements generated for customers per requestProvides collections assistance for special billing customersConducts short pay reporting and collectionMaintain detailed notes and records in collection systemEscalate delinquent accounts according to company collection proceduresAssist in reviewing and processing credit requests for account debtorsCollect, verify, and maintain debtor credit informationSet up and update debtor profiles to ensure verified and accurate information is maintained, review credit line limits, and confirm terms in the factoring systemEnsure SOP is followed for accepting new debtors, escalate when necessaryManage and maintain credit group mailbox, ensuring timely handling of requests and escalating matters to the appropriate team members Skills/Experience:Ability to work independently and collaborativelyStrong mathematical & data entry skillsHigh attention to detail and accuracyAbility to manage multiple accounts and prioritize workloadsProblem-solving and conflict resolution skillsProficient use of Microsoft Excel, Word, and OutlookKnowledge of business accounting reports and principlesEffective communication via phone and emailAble to work time as needed for the success of the businessEducation/Training/Requirements:Minimum High School Diploma or GED requiredBachelor’s degree in accounting, Business Administration, or equivalent education preferred1-4 years of factoring experience preferredSupervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.This job operates in a physical office environment and is largely a sedentary role. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk; use hands, arms, and fingers to effectively operate computer equipment and handle and/or lift objects up to 20 pounds. Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis position has assigned work shifts which include daytime business hoursEEO StatementSyfan Logistics, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity employer. All Team Members and applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or any status which is protected by state or federal law.Introductory Period:Progress reports at 30 and 60 days with a review by management at 90 days.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)