Our client, manufacturing and distribution industry leader is seeking a Credit & Collections to join their team. As a Credit & Collections , you will be part of the Finance/Accounting department supporting the Accounts Receivable and collections workflow. The ideal candidate will have strong attention to detail, a customer-focused mindset, and the ability to communicate clearly while managing multiple priorities—skills that will help you protect cash flow and keep customer relationships strong.
Job Title: Credit & Collections
Location: Tipton, PA
Pay Range: $45000 - $60000
Shift:Monday - Friday 8am-4pm
What's the Job?
- Monitor assigned customer accounts and proactively follow up on past-due invoices through phone calls, email, dunning letters, and other collection activities.
- Evaluate new and existing customers for credit terms using internal systems, customer history, trade references, credit reports, and other available information.
- Recommend credit limits, payment terms, account holds, releases, and escalation actions based on customer risk and account status.
- Research and resolve accounts receivable discrepancies, short payments, deductions, unapplied cash, billing questions, and customer disputes.
- Maintain clear, accurate, and timely collection notes; partner with Customer Service, Sales, Accounting, and other internal departments to resolve issues quickly.
What's Needed?
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or a related field.
- Prior experience in credit, collections, accounts receivable, customer accounting, or related financial operations preferred.
- Strong understanding of accounts receivable processes, customer payment behavior, credit terms, and collection practices.
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain account issues clearly to customers and internal partners.
What's in it for me?
- Work in an office environment with regular collaboration across Accounting, Customer Service, Sales, and other business partners.
- Build expertise in credit evaluation, delinquency management, and accounts receivable problem-solving.
- Contribute to process improvement through support of collection dashboards, aging reviews, and credit application workflows.
- Develop confidence by owning follow-up, documentation, and resolution of invoice and payment discrepancies.
- Support month-end and periodic reporting related to receivables, delinquency trends, credit exposure, and collection activity.