Credit / Collections Clerk

Credit/Collections Clerk – Cowin Equipment Company, Inc. Cowin Equipment Company, Inc. is seeking a Credit and Collections representative with excellent collection/negotiation skills. The representative will be responsible for monitoring all new credit accounts, monitoring credit lines, performing daily credit approvals, account reconciliations, other accounting duties as needed. This non-exempt position reports directly to the Credit Manager. Job Summary

• Responsible for pulling credit report information (RE: D&B, Equifax, Etc.) for all new credit applications and submitting to Credit Manager for new account setup approval.
• Responsible for setting up any approved new customer account and filing all necessary paperwork (both electronically and hardcopy).
• Monitoring customer accounts for credit holds and updated credit information, as necessary.
• Updating all credit customers over approved credit limits for review by Credit Manager.
• Update all credit files annually if further credit extension is requested.
• Pull A/R summary reports from system to setup 30-day collection calls.
• Responsible for daily account collection calls for accounts exceeding payment terms; document and follow-up as necessary.
• Mail, fax, e-mail or upload invoices and statements upon customer request.
• Coordinate collection issues across other departments and/or management, as needed.
• Turnover problem accounts to collection agency or attorney per Credit Manager direction.
• Record bad debt write-offs and adjustment journal entries upon written approval, as necessary.
• Assist in applying customer payments to outstanding invoices on customer accounts.
• Backup for front desk position to answer phones when necessary.
• Performs other accounting duties as needed.

• High school diploma or GED. Associates degree or higher preferred.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office and possess the ability to learn and become proficient in the company’s ERP system.
• 1-year minimum B2B Credit and Collections experience with exceptional communication skills (oral and written).
• Familiar with construction lien/bond laws.
• Self-starter with strong ability to multitask, manage stress, and make quick decisions as part of a team.
• Ability to effectively manage and build customer relationships.