Credit Specialist

United Rentals; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Parental Leave

Employee Discounts

Career Development

Job summary

United Rentals, the world’s largest equipment rental provider, is seeking a Credit Specialist to assess, negotiate, and collect on open accounts receivable. You will serve as the liaison between customers and branches, helping maintain positive relationships while supporting the Credit Playbook goals.

Ideal candidates have a bachelor’s degree or equivalent, 3–5 years of finance experience, strong Excel skills, and a customer-focused approach to resolving disputes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• 3-5 years of related finance experience (collection experience preferred)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Ability to complete complex account reconciliations with a customer-focused approach
• Web-Based Workflow Solution software experience preferred
• Strong math and verbal/written communication skills
• Superior organizational and time-management skills
• Valid Driver's license is required

Responsibilities

• Meeting established goals and objectives as determined by Credit Playbook/Credit Management
• Contacting customers and collecting past due balances for assigned AR portfolio through calls, email, letters
• Collect, review, evaluate and prepare credit recommendations for Credit Supervisor
• Assist in negotiating payment arrangements
• Communicate progress with Credit Management Team
• Work with field operations to review and resolve customer billing issues
• Resolve information requests, invoicing and disputes from customers
• Other duties as needed

Skills

Excel

Financial analysis

Accounts receivable

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Web-Based Workflow Solution

Job description

Great Company. Great People. Great Opportunities. If you’d like the chance to make your mark with the world’s largest equipment rental provider, come build your future with United Rentals! As a Credit Specialist, your ability to assess, negotiate and collect on open account receivables will be key. As our liaison between customers and branches, you will help us maintain positive relationships while meeting the established goals and objectives of our Credit Playbook/Credit Management team.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for meeting established goals and objectives as determined by Credit Playbook/Credit Management
• Responsible to meet all established metrics including those associated with contacting customers and collecting past due balances for assigned accounts receivable portfolio through a range of techniques, including telephone, email, facsimile and automated collection letters
• Collect, review, evaluate and prepare credit recommendations for Credit Supervisor on additional action deemed appropriate and necessary to collect past due balances
• Assist in the negotiation of payment arrangements and plan
• Communicate progress and concerns with Credit Management Team on a regular basis
• Work with field operations to review and resolve customer billing issues and disputes
• Resolve any additional information requests, invoicing, billing issues documentation requests and disputes that may be brought up by the customers
• Other duties assigned as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience preferred
• 3-5 years of related finance experience (collection experience preferred)
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel
• Ability to complete complex account reconciliations with a customer-focused approach
• Web-Based Workflow Solution software experience preferred
• Strong math and verbal/written communication skills
• Superior organizational and time-management skills
• Valid Driver's license is required

Why join us?

Benefits

We don’t just “talk the talk!” We’re an award-winning company (recently named a Glassdoor Best Place to Work in 2026) that truly cares about our people - That’s why we offer best-in-class benefits and perks that will support you and your family. In addition to our health and financial plans, we also offer:

• Paid Parental Leave
• United Compassion Fund
• Employee Discount Program
• Career Development & Promotional Opportunities
• Additional Vacation Buy Up Program (US Only)
• Early Wage Access through Payactiv (US Hourly Only)
• Paid Sick Leave
• An inclusive and welcoming culture

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United Rentals, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, genetic information, citizenship status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other status protected by law. If you need a reasonable accommodation at any point of the application process, please email [e-mail] for assistance.

At United Rentals, we proudly hire active duty members, veterans, reservists, and their families. The values that define your service—leadership, discipline, integrity, and teamwork—are the same values that drive our success. With many veterans already part of our team, we’re ready to help you transition into a rewarding career.

United Rentals consists of a wide variety of roles with different duties and responsibilities. The actual pay rate offered to candidates varies depending upon a wide range of factors including specific position, location, education, training, experience, skills, and ability.