Job Title: Accounting Assistant (Credit & Collections Specialist)
Duration: 5 months
Location: Kansas City KS USA 66111
Job Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm 
 
Credit & Collections Specialist
The Accounting Assistant (Credit & Collections Specialist) will support the credit department by managing past-due accounts receivables. Responsibilities include monitoring specific A/R accounts, utilizing customer portals for account details, reconciling open cash and credit memo items, and assisting in the compilation and processing of customer credit information. Additionally, the role involves maintaining customer files within the content server.
 
Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work within customer portals to obtain and resolve payment issues.
• Contact customers via phone and email to address invoice concerns and collect outstanding funds.
• Record accounts payable contacts and collections notes within the collection software.
• Research and resolve open cash items and credit memos.
• Initiate credit file updates with existing customers, including requesting updated credit applications and financial statements.
• Monitor the credit inbox for inquiries and requests.
• Contact new customers via email and/or phone to verify the completeness of bank and trade information.
• Process credit information via email, phone, and fax.
• Order DNBi, Credit Risk Monitor, Seafax, and F&D reports on customers.
• Compile credit files and submit them to the credit analyst, manager, or director for review and decision-making.
• Update collection and accounting software with the latest credit decisions.
• Complete credit reference requests.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

 
Minimum Requirements:
Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 2 years of general accounting, office, or credit experience.
• SAP experience preferred.
• No specific license or certification required.

 
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Detail-oriented with strong technical and professional competency.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Effective team player with strong collaboration skills.
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage time, energy, and resources effectively.
• Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to interact positively with all levels of personnel within Dairy Farmers of America, as well as with customers and vendors.
• Strong human relations skills, including active listening ability.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English fluently.

  

About Us: Established in 2004, SPECTRAFORCE® is one of the largest and fastest-growing diversity-owned staffing firms in the US. The growth of our company is a direct result of our global client service delivery model that is powered by our state-of-the-art A.I. proprietary talent acquisition platform, robust ISO 9001:2015/ISO 27001 certified processes, and strong and passionate client engaged teams. We have built our business by providing talent and project-based solutions, including Contingent, Permanent, and Statement of Work (SOW) services to over 140 clients in the US, Canada, Puerto Rico, Costa Rica, and India. Key industries that we service include Technology, Financial Services, Life Sciences, Healthcare, Telecom, Retail, Utilities and Transportation. SPECTRAFORCE is built on a concept of “human connection,” defined by our branding attitude of NEWJOBPHORIA®, which is the excitement of bringing joy and freedom to the work lifestyle so our people and clients can reach their highest potential. Learn more at: http://www.spectraforce.com
 
Benefits: SPECTRAFORCE offers ACA compliant health benefits as well as dental, vision, accident, critical illness, voluntary life, and hospital indemnity insurances to eligible employees. Additional benefits offered to eligible employees include commuter benefits, 401K plan with matching, and a referral bonus program. SPECTRAFORCE provides unpaid leave as well as paid sick leave when required by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer: SPECTRAFORCE is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Please contact Human Resources at LOA@spectraforce.com if you require reasonable accommodation.
 
California Applicant Notice: SPECTRAFORCE is committed to complying with the California Privacy Rights Act (“CPRA”) effective January 1, 2023; and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees. A Notice to California Job Applicants Regarding the Collection of Personal Information can be located on our website. Applicants with disabilities may access this notice in an alternative format by contacting NAHR@spectraforce.com.
 
LA County, CA Applicant Notice: If you are selected for this position with SPECTRAFORCE, your offer is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of several requirements, including but not limited to, a criminal background check. We consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records for employment in accordance with all local ordinances and state laws, including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers (FCO) and the California Fair Chance Act (FCA). The background check assessment will consider whether a criminal history could reasonably have a direct, adverse impact on the job-related safety, security, trust, regulatory compliance, or suitability for this role. Such findings may result in withdrawal of a conditional job offer. 


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: $20.68/hr.