Location: Avenel, NJ

The ideal candidate will be responsible for the collection of outstanding accounts receivable from the existing client base and all other aspects of collections, resolving customer billing problems, and reducing accounts receivable delinquency.

• Process credit applications for new and existing customers applying for credit, while adhering to the company’s credit policy.


• Contact bank and trade references to acquire credit information.


• Effectively communicate with cross-functional departments regarding customers’ accounts.


• Monitor assigned portfolio to minimize credit risk while maximizing cash flow.


• Proactively and professionally communicate with internal and external customers regarding outstanding receivables.


• Ensure customers’ outstanding balances remain current and within credit terms.


• Follow up with customers and cross-functional departments in a timely manner.


• Identify and resolve issues contributing to account delinquency.


• Keep accurate and complete notes detailing collection efforts.


• Organize Teams meetings with internal and external customers to discuss and resolve collection issues.


• Escalate high-level unresolved issues to management.


• Accurately post incoming payments.


• Investigate and resolve billing and payment issues.


• Distribute invoices and aging reports in a timely manner.


• Create payment arrangements and provide timely follow-up.


• Assist in annual audit requirement compliance.

• High School Diploma or GED required.


• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in corporate credit/collections.


• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.


• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.


• Proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUPs/Pivots) required.


• Ability to prioritize, be highly organized, and detail-oriented.


• Some college preferred; bachelor’s degree is a plus.


• Knowledge of SAP ERP is a plus.


• Experience in logistics/freight forwarding is a huge plus.


• Highly organized with a professional and courteous demeanor.


• Displays a flexible and open-minded willingness to adapt to new environments and be a team player.

We are seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Credit & Collections Specialist to join our team in Avenel, NJ. If you have a passion for resolving billing issues and reducing accounts receivable delinquency, we encourage you to apply. Your contributions will be vital to our success, and we look forward to welcoming you to our team.

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• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance