Job Title: Accountant I
Location: Somerset, NJ 08873
Duration: 6 months
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Interview Process: Virtual interviews conducted via Microsoft Teams

Job Summary:
The Credit & Collections Representative is responsible for the maintenance and administration of credit limits, payment terms, and the collection of delinquent accounts receivable for an assigned portfolio of accounts.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review orders on credit hold and determine whether to release the order or keep it on hold pending resolution of the customer’s account.
• Collect monies owed from delinquent accounts within an assigned portfolio and provide guidance to Sales Consultants regarding collection efforts.
• Identify potential bad debt accounts and attempt collection; escalate cases to management for further action or guidance as necessary.
• Respond to customer statement inquiries, answer correspondence and phone requests from customers and Sales Consultants, and solicit information from Sales regarding returned mail.
• Assist in reconciling customer accounts as needed to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Review customer credit limits upon request, with authority to increase limits up to a maximum of $25,000.
• Recommend and prepare files for outsourcing to collection agencies when all internal collection efforts have been exhausted.
• Coordinate with internal departments, such as Sales and Customer Service, to obtain necessary information to resolve payment disputes and address customer inquiries regarding outstanding balances.
• Assist with payment portal setups and e-delivery requests as required.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.
• 3-5 years of related Credit & Collections experience.
• Candidates must have large corporation collection exp.
• Candidates must have large corporation credit exp.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written), with strong interpersonal and professional interactive abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from suppliers, customers, management, and inter-department staff.
• Proven capability to work proactively and constructively with internal staff from other departments.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and execution skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Customer Service Orientation – Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance as needed.
• Problem-Solving Skills – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner.
• Sound Judgment – Willingness to make decisions and exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Adaptability – Able to readily adjust to changing circumstances, new information, or evolving priorities.
• Detail-Oriented – Demonstrated attention to detail and accuracy in all work.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word).
• Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle PeopleSoft) and credit reporting systems (e.g., Dun & Bradstreet, Creditsafe).

 
 
At SPECTRAFORCE, we are committed to maintaining a workplace that ensures fair compensation and wage transparency in adherence with all applicable state and local laws. This position’s starting pay is: $ 27.25/hr.