Credit and Collections Specialist

The Credit and Collections Specialist reviews and processes orders, examines accounts receivable, follows for payment of existing accounts, reviews and updates existing files, and provides assistance to the Credit Department. This role monitors and maintains credit and collections accounts and follows policies and procedures designed to reduce delinquency. The Credit and Collections Specialist works with management and Sales in the collection process, provides customer service associated with credit and collections while building customer relationships, and ensures that monthly credit memos and reports are submitted.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must exhibit a bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Accounting from an accredited four-year college or university. Proof of degree required. A transcript or diploma would be acceptable and must be provided. OR Must exhibit a bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with two years of prior work experience in credit analysis or risk management as it relates to credit and collections. Proof of degree required. A transcript or diploma would be acceptable and must be provided.
• Must be able to effectively handle credit and collection procedures.
• Must exhibit the ability to aid in the formulation of systems and procedures to be used in the Credit Department.
• Must exhibit a working knowledge in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, and database software, such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Must exhibit good interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with persons of different socio-economic, cultural, and educational backgrounds. Must exhibit the ability to cooperate well with other individuals and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Must exhibit good oral and written communication skills with all levels of the Company (i.e., good command of grammar and spelling). Must exhibit the ability to communicate in a courteous, polite, and effective manner, both verbally and in written format.
• Must be able to work extra hours on weekdays, weekends, and holidays as required to fulfill job duties.
• Must exhibit a positive customer service attitude and demeanor.
• Must exhibit good reasoning and analytical skills for identifying and resolving problems.
• Must exhibit the ability to perform mathematical calculations accurately.

Preferred Qualifications

• Exhibit four or more years of work experience in credit and collections.
• Prior experience with Liens and Bond requirements
• Exhibit Credit Business Associate (CBA), Credit Business Fellow (CBF), or Certified Credit Executive (CCE) professional certification. Proof of certification required.

AMERICAN Benefits

• 401(k) Plan
• Profit Sharing Bonus Plan
• Eagan Center for Wellness
• Medical, Dental and Supplemental Vision
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program

About AMERICAN

Founded in Birmingham, Alabama in 1905, AMERICAN is a manufacturer of fire hydrants, valves, ductile iron and spiral-welded steel pipe for the waterworks industry, and high-frequency-welded steel pipe for the oil and natural gas industries. AMERICAN's diversified product line also includes fire pumps, structural casing and piling, castings for waterworks products and large machinery, and specialty rubber products. For more than a century, AMERICAN has been committed to doing things The Right Way by applying the Golden Rule in life and in business, always exceeding customer expectations, by empowering and supporting our team members, and by being a good neighbor in our communities.

EOE/VETS/DISABILITY