Credit & Collections Specialist - Manufacturing Receivables

Ledgent; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent in Torrance, CA is seeking a Credit & Collections Specialist to support accounts receivable operations in a manufacturing environment. You will monitor accounts, post payments, reconcile balances, and communicate with customers to resolve invoices and billing issues.

You will review credit applications, assess risk, maintain accurate notes and files, and collaborate with Sales and other departments to resolve payment concerns.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of credit, collections, or accounts receivable experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of accounting and financial principles.
• Strong customer service, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with chargebacks, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Monitor customer accounts and follow up on outstanding balances.
• Process and post payments, including ACH, wire transfers, checks, and credit cards.
• Reconcile accounts and resolve billing discrepancies, deductions, and short payments.
• Communicate with customers regarding invoices, payment status, and account issues.
• Review credit applications and assist with evaluating customer credit risk.
• Maintain accurate collection notes, credit files, and customer account records.
• Support month-end close activities, reporting, and audit requests.
• Partner with Sales and other departments to resolve payment and billing concerns.

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Problem solving

Detail oriented

Organizational skills

Excel

Tools

Microsoft Office

Chargebacks

Job description

Ledgent in Torrance, CA is seeking a Credit & Collections Specialist to support accounts receivable operations in a manufacturing environment. You will monitor accounts, post payments, reconcile balances, and communicate with customers to resolve invoices and billing issues.

You will review credit applications, assess risk, maintain accurate notes and files, and collaborate with Sales and other departments to resolve payment concerns.