Credit and Collections Assistant

Nicor, Inc.; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

NICOR, based in Albuquerque, NM, is seeking a Credit and Collections Assistant for an in-person role. You will manage past-due accounts, apply payments, and help with new account setup while maintaining accurate records and clear communication with customers.

The position emphasizes timely cash flow and strong customer relationships, with daily tasks including aging reporting and invoicing support. Background checks and drug screening apply.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; an Associate's degree is preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in collections/AR/credit or equivalent.
• Strong Excel and Outlook skills with meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Contact customers on past-due balances by phone, email, and written correspondence; provide customer service to resolve billing/payment questions.
• Post and apply payments; research unapplied cash, short pays, and discrepancies.
• Support credit applications, new account setup, and accurate file/documentation maintenance.
• Coordinate account hold/release requests with Sales and the Credit Manager; assist with aging and status reporting.
• Provide backup for invoicing, daily reports, month-end close support, and commission processing.

Skills

Excel

Outlook

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma/GED

Associate's degree preferred

Job description

This is an in-person role located in Albuquerque, New Mexico

Who We Are

Headquartered in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and with a nationwide distribution network, NICOR has manufactured innovative lighting solutions for over forty years. We build dependable products for residential, commercial, industrial, and enterprise-level lighting applications, specializing in functional LED technology for indoor and outdoor spaces.

What You'll Own

NICOR is seeking a Credit and Collections Assistant to support timely cash flow while protecting strong customer relationships. This onsite role blends Credit and Collections follow-up with detail-focused account support so orders can move forward with confidence.

Key responsibilities

• Contact customers on past-due balances by phone, email, and written correspondence; provide Customer Service to resolve billing/payment questions.
• Post and apply payments; research unapplied cash, short pays, and discrepancies.
• Support credit applications, new account setup, and accurate file/documentation maintenance.
• Coordinate account hold/release requests with Sales and the Credit Manager; assist with aging and status reporting.
• Provide backup for invoicing, daily reports, month-end close support, and commission processing.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma/GED (Associate's preferred).
• 1–2 years in collections/AR/credit preferred (or equivalent experience).
• Strong Excel and Outlook skills; consistent attention to detail.

A Typical Workday

Your day starts with a quick review of the aging dashboard and a prioritized call list, then you move through outreach and follow-ups, documenting next steps with clear attention to detail. Between conversations, you'll pivot to payment application and light research to reconcile items that don't match what's expected. You'll check in with the Credit Manager to confirm account status before orders are released, keeping Credit decisions aligned and consistent. As the day progresses, you may jump into invoice/report backup, help a customer regain portal access, or support new account onboarding so information is clean and usable. Near month-end, the pace shifts toward closing tasks and commission-related processing, with steady Customer Service throughout to keep communication professional and on track.

Employment with NICOR is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and a drug screening. All candidates must pass these screenings to ensure compliance with company policies and safety standards. NICOR is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace for all employees.