Credit & Collections Specialist

Schaedler Yesco Distribution; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K with company match

FSA & HSA

ESOP

Quarterly bonuses

Disability and life insurance

Paid holidays and PTO 12 days first yr

Continuing education opportunities

Job summary

Schaedler Yesco Distribution in Mechanicsburg, PA is seeking an Accounts Receivable professional to manage customer credit applications, collect receivables, and maintain accurate records. The role includes risk assessment, collaboration with sales, and coordination with collections as needed.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in AR, strong Excel skills, and a customer-focused approach to resolving billing issues while supporting audit processes and reporting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum five years in accounts receivable preferred.
• Experience with credit applications and collections processes.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Review, investigate, and approve/decline new credit applications.
• Monitor credit limits and perform risk reviews for existing accounts.
• Set up and maintain customer records and file maintenance.
• Negotiate payoff plans and work with collections as needed.
• Process remittance discrepancies and tax records.

Skills

Credit analysis

Accounts receivable

Customer service

Data entry

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Eclipse

Job description

Join the Schaedler Yesco Distribution Team!

Why You’ll Love Schaedler Yesco Distribution

At Schaedler Yesco Distribution, we’ve been illuminating the electrical industry since 1924! As a family- and employee-owned company, we take pride in providing innovative solutions and exceptional customer service. With 29 locations across Pennsylvania, Ohio, and New York, we provide comprehensive solutions in lighting, datacomm, automation, and industrial services.

What Sets Us Apart Are Our Core Values

• Commitment to Integrity
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Profitability

Where we work hard and go home happy!

Electrifying Benefits

• Health Coverage: Choose from 2 PPO options for Medical, Dental, Vision, and RX—coverage kicks in just 60 days after the 1st of the month!
• 401K with company match.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP): Become a stakeholder in our success!
• Quarterly bonuses.
• Company-paid disability and life insurance.
• Generous paid holidays and paid time off accruing 12 days of PTO during your 1st year.
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development.

Location:

Mechanicsburg, PA | Onsite

Job Type:

Full-Time

Office Hours:

Monday- Friday 7:30 AM- 4:30 PM

Position Summary

This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the company’s customer accounts. Primary tasks include analysis of customer applications for credit sales, collection of outstanding receivables on a timely basis, reconciling customer deductions, and maintaining accurate accounts receivables records.

Essential Functions

• Review, investigate, process, and approve/decline all new credit applications.
• Periodic review of limits and credit status with data base subscriptions to manage financial risk on existing accounts.
• Set up and manage customer file maintenance records.
• Recommend placing accounts for collection, negotiating payoffs/payment plans and bankruptcy proceedings. Work with collection agencies and attorneys on delinquent accounts in conjunction with Finance Manager.
• Review customer records for service charge processing.
• Research and resolve customer billing issues by communicating with customers and sales in timely and courteous manner.
• Continuous monitoring of open order status queue for hold orders/direct hold orders to be released.
• Process credit card payments.
• Review and correct all remittance discrepancies and issues.
• Review and maintain tax records for tax exempt customers.
• Maintain customer records electronically and assist with yearly audit functions.
• Participation in local credit management group.

Competencies

• Establish solid working relationships with employees and customers
• Check and respond to e-mails, voice mail and Eclipse messages continually throughout the day
• Attend all required internal SYD training and meetings.
• Well-developed oral and written communication skills
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)
• Adhere to and support SYD values, Integrity, Profitability, Accountability, and Teamwork
• Demonstrated strong oral, written and interpersonal skills

Work Environment

• This job operates in a clerical, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, postage meters and fax machines.

Mental Demands

• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• High degree of attention to detail
• Meet all deadlines
• Work within a team environment
• Able to follow directions and seek assistance when necessary
• Be willing and capable of learning new software, systems or programs utilized by the company

Physical Demands

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing is required. This would occasionally require the ability to lift files or office supplies up to 20 pounds.

Travel

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. A valid drivers’ license is required.

Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of five years’ experience in an accounts receivable role preferred

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.