Credit & Collections Specialist II: Optimize Cash Flow

Covenant Logisitcs; Chattanooga (TN); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) match

Paid time off

Job summary

Covenant Logistics is seeking a Credit & Collections Specialist II to evaluate customer credit applications and monitor payments. You will enter payments accurately, set up accounts, and monitor aging while coordinating with Sales, Operations, and AP to keep accounts current.

Responsibilities include establishing credit up to $25K, generating SOX and monthly reports, and maintaining databases and TMS systems.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Accounting, Finance or similar field required. 1 year of relevant work experience may be substituted for each year of education required.
• Higher education a plus.

Responsibilities

• Setup new/reactivate customer accounts with accurate billing information within 4 hours when information is provided and approved.
• Establish credit for customer accounts up to $25K.
• Send SOX reports on a daily, weekly, monthly, or quarterly basis.
• Prepare and send monthly accessorial reports.
• Manage and collect for new and reactivated accounts.
• Maintain payment databases and spreadsheets; update collections software and transportation management systems.
• Request payments from customers and arrange payment plans per Get Paid workflow.
• Record payments into collections software and update customer accounts.
• Resolve customer disputes to confirm charges or propose adjustments.
• Communicate with customers and teams to resolve issues and keep accounts current with up-to-date information.
• Research and resolve paperwork, billing, and collections issues as they arise.

Skills

Attention to detail

Goal oriented

Prioritization

Critical thinking

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Office

Team player

Time management

Education

Associate degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

TMW

GP

AS400

Job description

Covenant Logistics is seeking a Credit & Collections Specialist II to evaluate customer credit applications and monitor payments. You will enter payments accurately, set up accounts, and monitor aging while coordinating with Sales, Operations, and AP to keep accounts current.

Responsibilities include establishing credit up to $25K, generating SOX and monthly reports, and maintaining databases and TMS systems.