Accounts Receivable Collections Clerk - C & F Enterprises

At C&F Enterprises Inc. we strive to learn, improve, and serve everyday. From our customers to our employees, we have been a business partner of choice in our community for over 40 years. Representing many different brands, we are proud to offer home decor that can showcase your personal style in every room of your home. At C&F Enterprises Inc. We are looking for individuals who enjoy a team oriented environment, can demonstrate individual resourcefulness with an entrepreneurial spirit - the foundation of our success! We hope you will decide to join our family of dedicated employees.

 Job purpose

To support Accounting and Customer Service team members in daily tasks of account receivable collections and administrative tasks to support business demands; promote and implement the company’s core values and excellence in customer service; responsible for maintaining strong relationships with internal and external customers.

 Duties and responsibilities

 Expedite customer contacts to resolve credit card issues to process orders.

Review multiple reports to determine collections concerns, order and account status.

Utilize computing skills and knowledge base to work multiple computer systems.

Follow established collections techniques and procedures.

Process daily reconciliation of deposits and invoices, including monthly reconciliation for bank credit card accounts and/or banks.

Correspond with customers regarding overdue accounts and charge back balances.

Responsible for accounts receivable deposits, post payments and other maintenance as needed.

Handle customer inquiries regarding the status of their accounts and/or orders.

Assist with customer credit checks to include gathering information from various resources.

Document, records and file management based on department needs and security requirements.

Supports maintaining a safe working environment and focuses on safe work habits.

Maintains a focus for self and team on continuous learning that will enhance skill sets and growth opportunities.

Demonstrates a commitment to C&F Enterprises, Inc. core values.

The position responsibilities outlined above are in no way to be construed as all encompassing.

Other duties, responsibilities, and qualifications may be required and/or assigned as necessary.

 Skills

 Exceptional customer service capabilities

 Demonstrated high proficiency in Microsoft Office-Excel

 Excellent oral and written communication skills

 Impeccable time-management, organizational and attention to detail skills

 Stress tolerance and ability to diffuse collections situations

 Ability to work both independently and in a group setting

Competencies

 Positive Energy Level

Customer Relationships

Team Player

 Maintain stable performance under pressure

Takes Initiative

Time Management

Sense of Urgency

Problem Analysis

Qualifications

A high school diploma and/or equivalent experience

1-2 years or more years in accounts receivable, collections and/or similar field

 Must have strong computer and data entry skills

 Must have excellent customer service, both written and verbal skills

 Must be strongly proficient in Microsoft Windows and Excel

 Must have the ability to learn new software programs

 Must have the ability to product significant volume and work independently

Physical requirements

 Sitting, Standing and Walking

 Lifting: Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling)

 Carrying, Pushing, Pulling boxes and sample orders up to 40 lbs.

The successful candidate must be able to pass a pre-employment background check and drug screening.

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