CREDIT & COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST

Knife River Construction - Stockton; The Homestead (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Construction - Stockton is seeking a Credit and Collections Specialist to support our California operations. You will work with Operations and Legal to resolve account issues, ensuring lien and construction law compliance and healthy aging standards.

The role emphasizes timely credit decisions, accurate documentation, and collaboration across teams to support business growth while maintaining ethical standards. Travel may be required.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of collections, credit, accounts receivable or related field.
• Knowledge of California lien and construction law.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and analyzes credit applications to recommend credit limits.
• Calls on past due accounts and monitors aging reports.
• Maintains credit files, lien documentation, and account notes.
• Prepares notices, lien waivers, and related documentation per law.
• Provides updates on delinquent accounts and credit exposure.
• Maintains confidentiality and high ethical standards; travel may be required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Credit & collections

California lien & construction law

Communication skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

A Credit and Collections Specialists will assist the Management Team with oversight of the credit and collection process throughout our California operations. This role collaborates with internal Operations and Legal teams to resolve account issues, ensure compliance with lien and construction laws, and support healthy aging standards and business growth.

Minimum Requirements:

• Three to five years of collections, credit, accounts receivable, or related field
• Knowledge of California lien and construction law
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Preferred Requirements:

• Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or 2 years of equivalent working experience in related field
• Working knowledge of lien and construction laws in neighboring states
• Familiarity with JD Edwards or a similar ERP/accounting system
• Experience in the construction materials, building products, or related industry

Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Reviews and analyzes credit applications and supporting documentation to recommend appropriate credit limits
• Calls on past due accounts
• Monitors customer accounts and aging reports to identify collection issues and mitigate credit risk
• Maintains accurate credit files, payment records, lien documentation, and account notes maintaining aging
• Prepares preliminary notices, lien waivers, and related documentation in accordance with applicable laws and company procedures
• Provides regular updates and recommendations regarding delinquent accounts, credit exposure, and collection activities
• Maintains confidentiality of customer and financial information
• Maintains a high level of moral and ethical standards at all times
• Always works safely and takes action to prevent any and all unsafe actions, processes, and behaviors
• Travel may be required
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities across different business units and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Understanding of lien rights, construction law requirements, and related documentation
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate account information and make sound recommendations
• Ability to collaborate cross functionally with Operations and Legal teams to resolve complex account issues
• Effective interpersonal skills with ability to build relationships and rapport with others
• Professional communication skills including written and verbal for internal and external customers.

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

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