Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist

USSC; Exton (Chester County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking an Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist to enhance its financial operations. This role is crucial for managing billing, credit, and collections while supporting finance activities. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and have a solid understanding of credit analysis and customer communication. Join a team that values creativity, initiative, and a commitment to safety and innovation, and play a vital role in the company's growth and success.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in credit and collections, accounting, and reporting.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications and familiarity with MRP/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage billing, credit, and collections functions independently.
• Analyze customer creditworthiness and manage collections proactively.
• Identify process improvements and support departmental objectives.

Skills

Credit Analysis

Collections Management

Customer Communication

Process Improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

MS Word

MS Excel

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Description

United Safety and Survivability Corporation is committed to delivering the most innovative and reliable safety and survivability solutions our customers can trust to protect life and property. We’re not just building incredible, life-saving products, we’re building a culture. From the manufacturing floor to the corporate office, to employees in the field, each and every employee here plays an important role in who we are as a company.

Job Title: Accounts Receivable & Collections Specialist

Summary: The Accounts Receivable Specialist is primarily responsible for managing billing, credit, and collections functions independently, as well as supporting day-to-day finance activities as assigned by the Assistant Controller and Controller. This role also actively participates in initiatives to optimize economics, risk, and efficiency across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Handling Billing, Credit & Collections: Analyzing customer creditworthiness, managing credit limits, preparing new credit accounts, maintaining customer credit files, performing customer analytics, managing collections proactively, and resolving customer queries.
• Processing Transactions: Reviewing and approving AR transactions, investigating short pays, managing customer accounts, and preparing invoices and reports.
• Process Development: Identifying process improvements, developing and maintaining internal controls, and leading improvement projects.
• Other Duties: Supporting departmental and company objectives as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years of credit & collections, accounting, and reporting experience.
• Proficiency in MS Word and Excel; familiarity with MRP/ERP systems preferred.

Capabilities and Attributes:

• Leadership and coaching skills, decision-making ability, confidentiality, strong communication, and adaptability.
• Willingness to work extended hours to support company growth.

We embrace core values: People, Attitude, Service, Safety, Innovation, One Company, Nimble. This position is vital to our growth, and we encourage creativity and initiative.