Credit & Collections

Allstate Peterbilt Group; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

Health insurance

Three medical plans

FSA/HSA

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

In-house training

Wellness benefits

Relocation opportunities

Job summary

Allstate Peterbilt Group seeks a Credit & Collections Representative to work with the sales team to quickly set up accounts and release pending orders. The role involves gathering credit information, calling on past-due accounts, and reconciling disputes to establish strong relationships with customer accounts.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in B2B collections, solid Excel and accounting knowledge, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• 2-year accounting or related degree is required.
• 3+ years’ experience in business-to-business collections is required.
• Must work with a high sense of urgency and take initiative.
• Strong customer service background is required.
• Excellent problem solving, verbal, written communication and people skills are required.
• Must prioritize workload and complete all tasks.

Responsibilities

• Set up accounts and release pending orders.
• Perform A/R processing of electronic payments (checks and credit cards).
• Maintain accounts in multiple systems.
• Analyze credit history and assess risk within time constraints.
• Interact with accounts payable departments of assigned customers.

Skills

A/R collections

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Time management

Education

Two-year accounting or related degree

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

The Credit & Collections Representative position will work closely with the sales department to ensure timely set up of accounts and release of pending orders. The credit representative will gather credit information for the establishment of accounts within a set number of days, including checking references. The credit representative will call on past dues accounts, make notations on accounts, provide requested documentation on past due invoices, collect or reconcile disputes and/or discrepancies and establish working relationships with the accounts payable department of all assigned customer accounts. Other daily duties include, but are not limited to A/R processing of electronic payments for checks and credit card, and account maintenance within multiple systems.

Ideal candidate will have business to business collection experience and strong attention to detail. Multi-tasking and a sense of urgency is essential in this position. A basic understanding of general ledger accounts is needed. The ability to analyze credit history and assess risk within a limited amount of time is important.

Credit & Collections Qualifications:

• 2-year accounting or related degree.
• 3+ years’ experience in the business-to-business collections arena
• Ability to work with a high sense of urgency and take personal initiative.
• Strong customer service background
• Excellent problem solving, verbal, written communication and people skills are required.
• Must have the ability to prioritize workload while ensuring all tasks are completed.
• Must have interpersonal skills to interface with both internal and external customers.
• Intermediate Excel and computer skills.

Other responsibilities include but are not limited to: Working on special projects as assigned by the Credit Manager.

Credit & Collections Benefits Include:

• 16 days PTO plus holidays available during first year of employment
• Immediate transition into new health insurance coverage
• Three different medical plans designed to fit your needs
• FSA/HSA plans to help with medical and childcare reimbursement
• Dental and Vision Insurance plans
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Supplemental Term Life Insurance and other co-insurance options
• 401(k) with Match
• Multiple Tuition Reimbursement programs and scholarship opportunities
• Extensive in-house training
• Health and wellness benefits
• Doctor on Demand mobile app
• Verizon wireless employee discounts
• CDL re-imbursement program
• Multiple dealership locations to allow for relocation opportunities
• Endless advancement opportunities throughout the company

Allstate Peterbilt Group is an Equal Opportunity, Affimative Action, Minority, Female, Veteran, and Disability employer. The company is also a drug-free workplace; candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #INCorp1