Credit & Collections Lead for Accounts Receivable

Farmers Home Furniture; Barnesville (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmers Home Furniture in Barnesville, GA seeks an experienced credit and collections supervisor to coordinate accounts receivable and collection duties, approving or declining credit and conducting credit investigations while ensuring procedures limit losses and grow AR.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing AR/collections, reviewing applications, contacting delinquent customers, documenting communications, and preparing cases for legal action when needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three years' experience in accounting, bookkeeping, loan processing, and/or collections.
• Valid State Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, directs, and leads assigned staff, directing work and providing guidance to maintain efficient office and credit operations.
• Oversees the accounts receivable and collection activities.
• Reviews applications, investigates and verifies financial status, approves or rejects credit, and establishes credit limits.
• Contacts customers to collect overdue payments and pursues repossessions as needed; ensures payments are posted to accounts.
• Documents all correspondence with customers and maintains accurate files.
• Prepares paperwork for potential legal action and may refer delinquent accounts to attorneys or outside agencies with approval.
• Maintains proper handling and storage of customer files and cash handling procedures.
• Ensures compliance with company policies and data privacy.

Skills

Data Utilization

Human Interaction

Equipment Utilization

Verbal Aptitude

Mathematical Aptitude

Functional Reasoning

Situational Reasoning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Farmers Home Furniture in Barnesville, GA seeks an experienced credit and collections supervisor to coordinate accounts receivable and collection duties, approving or declining credit and conducting credit investigations while ensuring procedures limit losses and grow AR.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, managing AR/collections, reviewing applications, contacting delinquent customers, documenting communications, and preparing cases for legal action when needed.