Credit & Collections Specialist/Billing Support

Return to Job Listings Credit & Collections Specialist/Billing Support Company: Knife River - Central Minnesota Division Department: Accounting Location: Sauk Rapids, MN Hiring Manager: Sheri L Lemke Closing Date: 11/13/2024 at 11:59pm CDT Job Type: Full-Time Job Summary: Good Pay! Good Benefits! Good People! At Knife River, we take care of our team because we know it's our people who make us successful. We are one of the 10 largest construction materials producers/contractors in the country, and we are growing! Our team is made up of hard-working people who work safely and deliver high-quality results to our customers - and we are looking for more! Role Overview: Coordinates the overall credit and collection process and assist the materials billing department. Minimum Qualifications: 1.Over 6 months up to and including 1 year from post high school, work, military, institutional, or vocational environment. 2.1-2 years accounting experience How To Apply Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law. If unable to apply online, mail completed application to:4787 Shadow Wood Drive NE, Sauk Rapids, MN 56379. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background check. Duties and Responsibilities 1.Coordinate the overall credit and collection process of the company. 2.Receive and process credit applications, conducting credit inquiries and generating credit reports to determine the credit worthiness of potential new customers. 3.Communicate with the Material Billing group to verify that all COD orders are being paid daily. 4.Monitor the Single Point site for returned checks and compile the necessary data to send to Crosscheck for reimbursement. 5.On a weekly basis generate the AR Aging report, adding collection notes, and distribute to appropriate individuals. 6.Mails form letters to customers to encourage payment of delinquent accounts. 7.Confer with customers in attempt to determine reason for overdue payments and review terms of sales, service, or credit contracts. 8.Record information about financial status of customer, conversation notes and status of collection efforts. 9.File liens, small claims, and claims against bonds as needed and within appropriate time frames. 10.File satisfactions when liens and judgments are paid and complete lien waivers. 11.Gather information on past due customers via internet. 12.Sort and file all correspondence received and sent by/to customers. 13.Receive phone calls and provide credit references on current customers. 14.Process write-off requests for approval. 15.Conduct monthly past due meetings with Sales Representatives, President, VP of Finance, and Controller. 16.Notify appropriate Sales Representative if customer fails to follow through on promises. 17.Update credit applications on file every 3 years. 18.Monitor credit balances on customer accounts and complete refund request forms when necessary. 19.Obtain and Maintain customer tax exempt certificates and maintain tax information in all software systems. 20.Lead in managing credit card process working with Elavon functions, Treasury Services, and POS locations. 21.Assist in the companies Reserve Analysis quarterly. 22.Assist in annual escheatment process on unclaimed property. 23.Maintain and distribute credit hold list on customers, 31-day correspondence, & 60 day potential credit hold. 24.Assist the Material Billing group in the daily activities of editing tickets in the Point of Sales system and processing through JDE. 25.Assist in maintaining the Point of Sales system for products, pricing, and customers. 26.Utilize various spreadsheets along with Oracle Analytics for required/requested reports. 27.Gathering and Organization of SOX Reporting items. 28.Performs other duties as assigned. Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability or protected Veteran status.