What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credit and Collections Professional position at Footwear Unlimited Inc.?
COMPANY BACKGROUND
Footwear Unlimited, Inc. (FUI) is a growing family-owned company founded in 1966. FUI is an industry leader in designing, manufacturing, and distributing footwear. Our brand portfolio includes Baretraps, Spyder Footwear, and The Frye Company Footwear.
What makes us exceptional is our collaborative approach and our complete dedication to meeting the needs of today’s consumers. Getting high-quality products to the right place, at the right price, and right on time, has enabled us to become one of the most efficient suppliers and partners of choice for quality footwear.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Credit & Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for the receipt and accounting of funds paid to the organization. The Credit and Accounts Receivable Specialist will research, establish, and review customer credit terms as well as collaborate with other departments on issues related to sales orders/invoices, reviewing receivables, and ensuring payments are collected in a timely manner. The Credit and Accounts Receivable Specialist will apply proven communication, process improvement, and problem-solving skills to help identify, communicate, and resolve issues to maximize the benefit of company operations.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinate and conduct direct collection efforts, document accordingly
- Process/apply customer payments, process credit card payments and credits
- Research and solve payment discrepancies; adjust accounts as needed
- Maintain current aging for all accounts
- Assist in the development and maintenance of company credit policy, provide recommendations
- Invoice customers according to payment terms
- Prepare reports
- Assist with special projects
- Perform other related duties as assigned by management
REQUIRED EDUCATION, LICENSURE, AND EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Management preferred.
- At least two years of prior collections experience required.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Understanding of state and federal laws pertaining to collection activities.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to keep information confidential.
- Ability to exercise integrity and discretion.
- Ability to remain professional in confrontational conversations.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software program.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to carry and lift items weighing up to 25 pounds.
- This position will require sitting for long periods of time, walking, standing, and bending, as well as using fine motor skills, such as finger dexterity for typing or calculator use.
- The person in this position frequently communicates with others. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
- The majority of this job will be spent indoors in a climate-controlled environment.
The American with Disabilities Act requires that reasonable accommodations be made for qualified individuals to help perform the required duties and tasks of the position. I am able to perform the required duties and tasks as outlined in the job description above with or without accommodation.
Footwear Unlimited, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that complies with the laws and regulations set forth under EEOC. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, Religion, national origin, sex, protected veteran status, or disability.
