Credit & Collections Specialist

Sika; Rutherford (NJ); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Credit & Collections Specialist, where your expertise in finance will play a vital role in managing customer accounts and ensuring smooth financial operations. This position involves contacting delinquent accounts, evaluating credit releases, and establishing credit limits for new customers. With a strong emphasis on communication and organization, you'll work collaboratively with various departments to resolve issues and enhance customer satisfaction. The company fosters a culture of entrepreneurship, allowing you to make impactful decisions while contributing to meaningful work that strengthens communities and promotes sustainability. If you're ready to make a difference in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health Insurance

401k with company match

Year-end profit-sharing bonus

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of credit and collections experience or 8-10 years of practical experience.
• Proficient in SAP and skilled in communication and organization.

Responsibilities

• Contact delinquent accounts weekly and resolve account issues.
• Establish credit limits for new customers using Dun & Bradstreet.

Skills

Credit and Collections Experience

Communication Skills

Organization Skills

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Practical Experience (8-10 years)

Tools

SAP

High Radius

Word Processing Software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Credit & Collections Specialist, Rutherford, New Jersey, United States, Finance, Building Materials

We are currently seeking a Credit & Collections Specialist in Lyndhurst, NJ.

Key Responsibilities

• Collections: Contact delinquent accounts on a weekly basis. Record all communication with customers through High Radius. Work with customers and internal departments to resolve problems with accounts.
• Credit: Evaluate and determine customer accounts for credit releases by retrieving credit hold list. Respond to any credit background checks on our existing customers.
• New Accounts: Establish credit limits for new customers through the use of Dun & Bradstreet. Retrieve Dun & Bradstreet reports. Create new customer accounts in SAP system.
• Proof of Delivery: Obtain information to locate product when necessary.

Preferred Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance AND minimum 3-5 years credit and collections experience OR 8-10 years practical experience.
• Working knowledge of SAP, word processing, and spreadsheets.
• Neatness, organization, good communication skills, and the ability to work with numbers are required.
• Ability to be flexible and interact successfully with a variety of individuals is essential.

Competitive Benefits

Health Insurance, 401k with company match, year-end profit-sharing bonus, paid time off, and paid holidays.

Meaningful Work

Sika products enhance our surroundings and the work every employee completes helps positively impact daily lives by making our world stronger, more durable, and more reliable – every day.

Company Culture

Sika centers work culture around entrepreneurship where individuals have the power to make decisions, learn from mistakes, and define their career.

Community Involvement

Sika takes active roles in our community and aims to support volunteer work and charitable endeavors across the United States through rebuilding and giving back.

Sustainability Initiatives

Sika is committed to sustainable development, reducing environmental impacts, and assuming social responsibility. The company supports energy-efficient projects and implements numerous measures aimed to boost economic, social, and ecological sustainability.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports, inspires, and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer, Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, or other protected characteristics.

About Sika

With over 100 years of experience, Sika is a worldwide innovation and sustainability leader in the development and production of systems and products for commercial and residential construction, as well as the marine, automotive, and renewable energy manufacturing industries. Sika has offices in over 100 countries with over 300 manufacturing facilities and more than 33,500 employees worldwide. With annual sales of 11.5+ billion dollars in 2022, our commitment to quality, innovation, and the environment, as well as putting our customer’s needs first, encompasses why Sika is the global leader in our industries.