Credit and Collections Clerk - Creative Financial Staffing

CFS has partnered with a local food distribution company looking to add an Credit and Collections Clerk to their growing Accounting team!

Why should you join this company?

• Originally established over 100 years ago! This company started out as a whole company with a strong private label offering
• With consistent quality and customer service, the company was able to thrive and eventually became one of the most sought-after distributors for grocery stores and bodegas
• With 500 employees, the company puts an emphasis on employee engagement and mentorship
• Great leadership team!
• Strong benefits with opportunity for advancement

The Credit and Collection Clerk is responsible for all tasks related to the collection of account receivables from customers who independently own and operate grocery stores and supermarkets throughout the northeast.

Day-to-day responsibilities include:

• You will have the opportunity to approve orders placed by salesperson and customers within specific credit terms before shipping - and that's just the beginning!
• Given you are an amazing communicator, and with strong supervisory support, you will have an opportunity to have daily interactions with various departments including, Sales, Customer Service, Transportation, Accounting and Finance, Warehouse Operations and others. Additional opportunities are;
• Respond to customer inquiries regarding statements or invoices and research all discrepancies
• Daily collections calls to ensure payments are received.
• Apply and post payments daily to the internal cash management system.
• Prepare customer files for credit approval.
• Resolve status of past due invoices and maintain detailed reports of receivables and collections activity.

Here is what you must have:

• At least two years of Credit and Collections experience.
• Associate's Degree Completion in Accounting/Business or related subjects is preferred.
• Highly organized, detail oriented with great communication skills
• Our candidates must also be proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.
• Prior experience within a retail/wholesale environment is a plus.