Credit & Collections Specialist — AR & Cash Apps

Nazdar-Company; Lenexa (KS); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k)

Life insurance

Flexible spending account

Paid time off

Company holidays

Job summary

Nazdar-Company in Lenexa, KS seeks a Credit and Collections Representative to manage credit, collections, accounts receivable, and cash application in a hybrid role requiring strong detail and accounting knowledge. The position collaborates with Sales, Operations, Customer Service, Accounting, and Finance while learning broader departmental processes.

The role emphasizes accurate account management, timely collections, and process improvements within the Credit & Collections team.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years related experience or training
• 2–3 years B2B collections, AR or accounting experience
• Strong accounting background with AR and cash posting
• Advanced Excel skills for data analysis and reconciliation
• Proficiency in Word and Outlook
• Experience with ERP/accounting software and supplier portals
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Strong organizational skills and deadline focus
• Negotiation and problem-solving abilities
• Financial acumen to assess receivable risk
• Willingness to learn multiple department functions

Responsibilities

• Investigate and verify creditworthiness of applicants and approve/reject accordingly
• Set and review credit limits and terms per policy
• Maintain and update customer credit documentation
• Contact customers on past-due balances and collect payments
• Review accounts for credit holds and order releases
• Develop collection strategies to reduce aged receivables
• Process customer payments (lockbox, ACH, wire, card)
• Reconcile accounts, investigate discrepancies and unapplied cash
• Use Excel/ERP to analyze activity and prepare reports
• Support audits with customer account documentation
• Issue credit and debit memos
• Assist with month-end AR reconciliations and reporting
• Ensure confidentiality of financial records

Skills

Strong accounting background

Advanced Excel

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Negotiation abilities

Ability to learn multiple departments

Education

2-3 years B2B collections / AR experience

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Supplier portals

Credit card processing

Job description

Nazdar-Company in Lenexa, KS seeks a Credit and Collections Representative to manage credit, collections, accounts receivable, and cash application in a hybrid role requiring strong detail and accounting knowledge. The position collaborates with Sales, Operations, Customer Service, Accounting, and Finance while learning broader departmental processes.

The role emphasizes accurate account management, timely collections, and process improvements within the Credit & Collections team.