Credit Operations Lead

Farmers Home Furniture; Ellijay (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Farmers Home Furniture is seeking a Credit/Collections Assistant to support the credit manager in coordinating accounts receivable and collections efforts. You will assist in credit approval decisions, investigate financial status, and help grow the store's AR while contacting delinquent customers to secure payments.

You will document all communications, process payments, and prepare paperwork for potential legal action as needed.

Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid State Driver’s License.
• Three years experience in accounting/bookkeeping, loan processing, and/or collections.
• Ability to evaluate financial status and reputation of prospective customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in approving or declining and issuing lines of credit to customers.
• Contact delinquent customers by phone/text and pursue payment according to terms.
• Prepare and submit delinquent accounts to attorneys or outside agencies for collection.
• Maintain documentation of all correspondence and activity on accounts.
• Oversee accounts receivable and collection activities to support store credit operations.
• Assist with store operations and CRM-related customer interactions as required.

Skills

Verbal aptitude

Mathematical aptitude

Functional reasoning

Situational reasoning

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Farmers Home Furniture is seeking a Credit/Collections Assistant to support the credit manager in coordinating accounts receivable and collections efforts. You will assist in credit approval decisions, investigate financial status, and help grow the store's AR while contacting delinquent customers to secure payments.

You will document all communications, process payments, and prepare paperwork for potential legal action as needed.