Position: Senior AR Credit & Collections Specialist
Work Location: GLEN ROCK NJ
Salary: $60000 - $76000/year
Duration: Full-time
Shift: General Shift
Job Description:
Securing company revenue by managing customer credit risk driving collections and resolving complex receivables issues. This role requires advanced analytical and problem-solving skills strong customer relationship management and a deep understanding of chargebacks MSA allowances and retail compliance. The Senior Specialist partners cross-functionally with Sales Customer Service Compliance and Supply Chain teams to reduce DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) mitigate risk and improve cash flow.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure customer payments are received within agreed-upon terms through proactive communication of aging via email customer portals and direct outreach
- Identify delinquent and high-risk accounts early in the receivables cycle and take corrective action to minimize exposure
- Review customer creditworthiness and make informed recommendations regarding credit limits terms and order releases
- Periodically analyze customer credit lines and limits based on activity payment trends and exposure (quarterly and annually)
- Release orders within established thresholds and escalate exceptions or high-risk situations to senior management
- Analyze validate and resolve customer chargebacks deductions and disputes including MSA (Merchandising Service Agreement) allowances
- Partner with Sales Trade Promotions Compliance Customer Service and Supply Chain teams to research discrepancies and support recovery efforts
- Track and reconcile promotional allowances shortages RTVs (Returns to Vendor) and credits to ensure accurate application and reporting
- Prepare and analyze AR aging exposure and delinquency reports to support hold/release decisions and management review
- Forecast future delinquency by analyzing customer payment behavior trends and credit utilization
- Summarize receivables by maintaining invoice accounts verifying balances and supporting month-end close and reporting processes
- Provide insights and recommendations to improve collections performance reduce DSO and strengthen credit controls
- Ensure adherence to company credit policies internal controls and confidentiality standards
- Support compliance with retailer requirements including EDI deductions management and documentation standards
- Identify opportunities to streamline AR credit and collections processes and improve reporting accuracy
- Stay current on accounting best practices and industry trends through ongoing education and professional development
Qualifications:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Demonstrated ability to resolve complex receivables chargebacks and customer disputes independently
- Professional demeanor with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated proactive and capable of working with minimal supervision while meeting tight deadlines
- Collaborative team player who can effectively partner cross-functionally
Education And Experience
- Associates degree in Accounting Finance or related field (Bachelors degree a plus) or equivalent experience
- 5 years of progressive experience in Accounts Receivable Credit and Collections
- Strong experience managing major retail accounts (e.g. Walmart Amazon Home Depot) preferred.
- In-depth understanding of chargebacks deductions MSA allowances and retail compliance
- Knowledge of supply chain processes EDI import orders and invoicing
- Strong technology skills including advanced Excel and ERP systems
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite preferred but not required
Position: Senior AR Credit & Collections Specialist Work Location: GLEN ROCK NJ Salary: $60000 - $76000/year Duration: Full-time Shift: General Shift Job Description: Securing company revenue by managing customer credit risk driving collections and resolving complex receivables issues. This rol...
Position: Senior AR Credit & Collections Specialist
Work Location: GLEN ROCK NJ
Salary: $60000 - $76000/year
Duration: Full-time
Shift: General Shift
Job Description:
Securing company revenue by managing customer credit risk driving collections and resolving complex receivables issues. This role requires advanced analytical and problem-solving skills strong customer relationship management and a deep understanding of chargebacks MSA allowances and retail compliance. The Senior Specialist partners cross-functionally with Sales Customer Service Compliance and Supply Chain teams to reduce DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) mitigate risk and improve cash flow.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure customer payments are received within agreed-upon terms through proactive communication of aging via email customer portals and direct outreach
- Identify delinquent and high-risk accounts early in the receivables cycle and take corrective action to minimize exposure
- Review customer creditworthiness and make informed recommendations regarding credit limits terms and order releases
- Periodically analyze customer credit lines and limits based on activity payment trends and exposure (quarterly and annually)
- Release orders within established thresholds and escalate exceptions or high-risk situations to senior management
- Analyze validate and resolve customer chargebacks deductions and disputes including MSA (Merchandising Service Agreement) allowances
- Partner with Sales Trade Promotions Compliance Customer Service and Supply Chain teams to research discrepancies and support recovery efforts
- Track and reconcile promotional allowances shortages RTVs (Returns to Vendor) and credits to ensure accurate application and reporting
- Prepare and analyze AR aging exposure and delinquency reports to support hold/release decisions and management review
- Forecast future delinquency by analyzing customer payment behavior trends and credit utilization
- Summarize receivables by maintaining invoice accounts verifying balances and supporting month-end close and reporting processes
- Provide insights and recommendations to improve collections performance reduce DSO and strengthen credit controls
- Ensure adherence to company credit policies internal controls and confidentiality standards
- Support compliance with retailer requirements including EDI deductions management and documentation standards
- Identify opportunities to streamline AR credit and collections processes and improve reporting accuracy
- Stay current on accounting best practices and industry trends through ongoing education and professional development
Qualifications:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
- Demonstrated ability to resolve complex receivables chargebacks and customer disputes independently
- Professional demeanor with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated proactive and capable of working with minimal supervision while meeting tight deadlines
- Collaborative team player who can effectively partner cross-functionally
Education And Experience
- Associates degree in Accounting Finance or related field (Bachelors degree a plus) or equivalent experience
- 5 years of progressive experience in Accounts Receivable Credit and Collections
- Strong experience managing major retail accounts (e.g. Walmart Amazon Home Depot) preferred.
- In-depth understanding of chargebacks deductions MSA allowances and retail compliance
- Knowledge of supply chain processes EDI import orders and invoicing
- Strong technology skills including advanced Excel and ERP systems
- Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite preferred but not required
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