Job Opening: Credit & Collections Specialist

Westaff is urgently hiring a Credit & Collections Specialist for Manufacturer in Shelton, CT! 

Hours: 1st shift, 8:00am – 5:00pm 

Pay: based on experience, starting at $28/hr + 

Credit and Collections Specialist Responsibilities:

• Conduct reference checks, running D&B reports, and obtaining financial statements as needed. Prepare applications for review by the CFO, ensuring all necessary information is complete and accurate for evaluation.
• Responsible for issuing invoices and ensuring they are sent to customers in a timely manner
• Responsible for collecting all outstanding balances.
• Stay proactive in sending collection emails, follow-ups, and customer statements to prevent invoices from becoming overdue and ensure timely payments.
• Release orders within the customer’s credit limit without management review; orders exceeding the limit require management approval
• Perform chargeback database entries by accurately recording chargeback details, such as amounts, reasons, and customer information, for CX Team use. This ensures up-to-date records for issuing credits or collecting deductions efficiently.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts related to accounts receivable by verifying that all transactions

Credit and Collections Specialist Requirements: 

• A four-year degree in Accounting or Finance. 
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (for managing financial data, reports, and collections metrics).
• 3 years of experience in credit and collections, accounts receivable, or a related field.

Apply today for immediate consideration! Free online classes, medical, vision and dental are available!