Credit and Collections Specialist

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital; Clive (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital seeks a Credit & Collections Specialist to manage overdue accounts and support billing inquiries. You will book finance contracts, perform verification calls and process weekly distributor payouts.

You’ll protect the company’s financial health through timely collections and precise account handling. The role requires a high school diploma or GED and 0–2 years of relevant experience in customer service or finance, with strong communication and accounting software

Qualifications

• Computer literacy with word processing, spreadsheets and basic accounting software.
• Accurate typing for data entry, minutes and dictations, emails and letters.
• Clear verbal communication with colleagues, customers and business contacts.
• Customer service experience handling public interactions and inquiries.
• High school diploma or GED; 0–2 years in customer service/finance roles.

Responsibilities

• Create, disburse, verify and book finance contracts, including delivery verification calls.
• Process distributor payouts, settlements and related finance customer support.
• Maintain customer sales tax certificates and accurate account documentation.
• Monitor accounts receivable, identify delinquent accounts and assist timely collections.
• Contact customers by phone, email and mail to resolve past-due balances and billing questions.
• Negotiate payment arrangements and ensure collection activities follow policy.
• Prepare delinquency, aging, collection progress and recovery reports.
• Resolve or escalate customer disputes with Finance, Legal, Sales and internal teams as needed.
• Support routine office processes and administrative tasks.

Skills

Computer literacy

Typing skills

Verbal communication

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

• Location 8040 University Blvd,Clive, IA, 50325,United States
• Job Category Finance, Finance
• Industry Commercial Leasing, Finance
• Employee Type Non Union
• Required Degree High school
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Description

Duties and Responsibilities

• Create, disburse, verify, and book finance contracts, including delivery verification calls.
• Process distributor payouts, settlements, and related finance customer support.
• Maintain customer sales tax certificates and accurate account documentation.
• Monitor accounts receivable, identify delinquent accounts, and support timely collection of overdue payments.
• Contact customers by phone, email, and mail to resolve past-due balances, payment discrepancies, billing questions, and account status inquiries.
• Negotiate payment arrangements, explain payment options, and ensure collection activities follow company policies.
• Prepare delinquency, activation, aging, collection progress, and recovery reports.
• Resolve or escalation customer disputes and collaborate with Finance, Legal, Sales, and other internal teams as needed.
• Support routine office processes, including filing, mail handling, phone coverage, and related administrative tasks.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for performing this job. It is not an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. This description does not preclude the supervising authority from adding or changing duties or responsibilities as required to meet the company’s needs.

Requirements

Knowledge and Skills

• Computer literacy, including familiarity with common word processing, spreadsheet, database and basic accounting software
• Accurate and efficient typing skills for data entry, taking minutes and dictations, answering emails and typing letters and other documents
• Verbal communication for addressing other employees, customers and other business contacts
• Customer service for dealing with members of the public

Physical Requirements

• Primarily working at desk for majority of the day
• Able to lift 10 pounds if needed

Education and Work Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Have 0-2 years of relevant customer service/finance experience

Summary

The Credit and Collections Specialist manages overdue accounts, supports customer billing and contract inquiries, and helps protect the company’s financial health through timely collections and accurate account handling. This role is also responsible for booking finance contracts, completing contract verification calls, supporting distributor finance customers, and processing weekly distributor payouts.