Credit & Payments Specialist (A/R Back-Up)

Transcendia,-Inc.; Park Ridge (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Transcendia in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a Credit Assistant to support the Credit department with daily administrative tasks, small-dollar collections, and credit card processing. This full-time role requires a high school diploma or GED and strong Excel/Word skills, plus interpersonal and organizational abilities to interact professionally with customers and vendors.

The position offers a steady, full-time work schedule in a collaborative environment with room for process improvement and growth

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or equivalent experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Proficient in Excel and Word.
• Team oriented or able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Process credit card and check-by-fax payments.
• Obtain credit applications and process trade references.
• Run and print D&B and Credit Safe credit reports.
• Scan credit applications and maintain credit files.
• Maintain Short Pay Tracker in Excel.
• Send statements to customers upon request.
• Update customer contact information in accounting software.
• Process adjustments for small-dollar deductions.
• Perform light collections on small balances.
• Back up AR Cash Application Specialist.
• Maintain organized AR retention files.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multi-tasking

Meet deadlines

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Transcendia in Park Ridge, IL is seeking a Credit Assistant to support the Credit department with daily administrative tasks, small-dollar collections, and credit card processing. This full-time role requires a high school diploma or GED and strong Excel/Word skills, plus interpersonal and organizational abilities to interact professionally with customers and vendors.

The position offers a steady, full-time work schedule in a collaborative environment with room for process improvement and growth