Job Description
Job Description
Our client, a well-established manufacturing company based in Decatur, is seeking a Credit and Collections Specialist to support their financial operations team. This is a pivotal position focused on evaluating credit risk, managing customer accounts, and driving timely collections — all while ensuring accuracy and compliance across the accounts receivable process.
This role is ideal for someone who brings both financial analysis skills and a knack for effective communication. You'll play a key part in maintaining the financial health of the business by reviewing credit applications, resolving payment issues, and refining credit and collection procedures. If you're a detail-oriented professional who's ready to take ownership of customer accounts from credit approval to final payment, this could be the opportunity you're looking for.
What You'll Do:
Credit Review & Risk Management
- Review and process customer credit applications; recommend credit limits based on financial data and payment history.
- Analyze credit risk through financial statements, credit reports, and account trends.
- Monitor ongoing customer credit exposure and recommend holds or limit changes as needed.
- Attend annual credit group meetings (limited travel involved).
Accounts Receivable & Collections
- Proactively follow up with customers on overdue balances and short payments.
- Investigate and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with internal teams (sales, billing, customer service).
- Track and document all collection activity, maintaining accurate records of customer communications.
- Accurately apply payments, reconcile accounts, and manage clean aging of receivables.
- Prepare and distribute customer statements, aging summaries, and collection reports.
Process Improvement & Compliance
- Identify and help implement improvements to billing, collections, and customer onboarding workflows.
- Ensure all credit and collections activity aligns with internal policies and applicable regulations.
- Manage exemption certificate tracking and sales tax billing compliance.
- Contribute to financial close activities during month-end and year-end cycles.
What You Bring:
- High school diploma. Associates or Bachelors preferred
- 3–5 years of credit and collections experience,
- 3-5 years of accounts receivable experience
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Willingness to become a Notary Public (cost covered by company).
Experience Preferred:
- Experience working with lien and bond processes in construction-related industries
- Experience in a manufacturing setting
Titles Encouraged to Apply:
- Credit Analyst
- Accounts Receivable Specialist
- AR/Collections Coordinator
- Billing & Collections Analyst
- Credit & Risk Specialist
- Financial Operations Associate
- Receivables Analyst
Company DescriptionWhether you are seeking employment opportunities, or candidates for your open positions, iMPact Business Group is committed to providing our candidates and clients with unparalleled service and results. We leverage 200+ years of combined experience to develop Strategic Staffing Solutions that deliver best in class results while reducing overall costs associated with staffing initiatives. Our main focus areas of expertise are Information Technology, Engineering, Finance /Accounting, Business Administration/Process and Project Management.
Benefits:
401(k) matching
Comprehensive dental, vision, and health insurance
Flexible schedule options
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Employee assistance and discount programs
Referral program
Retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
iMPact Business Group specializes in providing businesses with professional level Staffing (Contract/Project Staffing, Contingent/Direct Hire and Executive Retained Search). Since our inception, Impact Business Group has grown a recruiting and delivery platform that consistently exceeds our client's expectations. Besides providing you with training and the tools needed to ramp up quickly, we support you with a generous base salary, structured tenure pay increases and an uncapped commissions plan offers you an unlimited earnings potential.
Experience the difference a results-oriented service organization can provide. Our clients, candidates and employees leverage an uncommon work ethic to deliver uncommon results. The philosophy is simple: integrate Motivated People and companies together - iMPact - the difference!
Contact us today to learn more:
*** Grand Rapids, Michigan: 616.254.8586
*** Tampa, Florida: 813.463.8850
*** www.impactbusinessgroup.com
*** Chat with us live: https://lc.chat/now/8608604/
Company Description
Whether you are seeking employment opportunities, or candidates for your open positions, iMPact Business Group is committed to providing our candidates and clients with unparalleled service and results. We leverage 200+ years of combined experience to develop Strategic Staffing Solutions that deliver best in class results while reducing overall costs associated with staffing initiatives. Our main focus areas of expertise are Information Technology, Engineering, Finance /Accounting, Business Administration/Process and Project Management.\r\n\r\nBenefits:\r\n401(k) matching\r\nComprehensive dental, vision, and health insurance\r\nFlexible schedule options\r\nHealth savings account\r\nLife insurance\r\nPaid time off\r\nProfessional development assistance\r\nEmployee assistance and discount programs\r\nReferral program\r\nRetirement plan\r\nTuition reimbursement\r\n\r\niMPact Business Group specializes in providing businesses with professional level Staffing (Contract/Project Staffing, Contingent/Direct Hire and Executive Retained Search). Since our inception, Impact Business Group has grown a recruiting and delivery platform that consistently exceeds our client's expectations. Besides providing you with training and the tools needed to ramp up quickly, we support you with a generous base salary, structured tenure pay increases and an uncapped commissions plan offers you an unlimited earnings potential. \r\n\r\nExperience the difference a results-oriented service organization can provide. Our clients, candidates and employees leverage an uncommon work ethic to deliver uncommon results. The philosophy is simple: integrate Motivated People and companies together - iMPact - the difference!\r\n\r\nContact us today to learn more:\r\n*** Grand Rapids, Michigan: 616.254.8586\r\n*** Tampa, Florida: 813.463.8850\r\n*** www.impactbusinessgroup.com\r\n*** Chat with us live: https://lc.chat/now/8608604/