Credit & Collections Specialist
CFS
Bakersfield, CA
Credit & Collections Specialist – Bakersfield, CA
Pay: $26.00 – $30.00/hour (DOE)
Step into a role where your work directly protects revenue and drives business decisions. Our client in the Bakersfield area is seeking a Credit & Collections Specialist who can confidently manage high-impact accounts, navigate complex credit scenarios, and collaborate across multiple branches. This is a fast-paced, analytical role with strong visibility, offering the chance to work on high-balance portfolios while sharpening both your credit and collections expertise. If you’re detail-driven, proactive, and comfortable handling complex accounts—this is a great opportunity to make an immediate impact.
Overview of the Credit & Collections Role:
Evaluate and process business-to-business credit applications and exposure
Manage high-balance, high-risk accounts and resolve complex disputes
Lead collections efforts on past-due accounts and assess collectability
Partner with branch teams to support account resolution and reporting
Utilize Excel to analyze data, track trends, and support decision-making
Requirements:
Experience in credit and collections (B2B preferred)
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Intermediate Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)
Ability to manage high-volume, complex accounts
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys a mix of analytics and relationship management, and wants to grow within a collaborative, team-oriented environment with strong long-term potential.
MaxSalary: USD60000
MinSalary: USD30000
About the Company
CFS
Founded by CPA firms in 1994, Creative Financial Staffing has spent over 30 years helping job seekers and employers succeed. In fall 2025, we rebranded as CFS—a name that reflects our full range of expertise while staying true to the trusted company you know.
CFS is the industry’s leading employee-owned staffing firm, connecting top talent in accounting, finance, technology, and human resources. We provide skilled professionals on both a temporary and permanent basis across diverse industries, leveraging our extensive network to match the right people with the right opportunities.
Our dedication to excellence extends to our award-winning culture, recognized repeatedly for growth, recruiting, workplace environment, and employee support. Honors include Forbes’ “America’s Best Recruiting and Temporary Staffing Firms,” Staffing Industry Analysts’ top U.S. staffing rankings, FlexJobs’ Top 100 Companies for Remote and Hybrid Work, Top Workplaces USA, Newsweek’s Best Practices awards, and more.