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Credit And Collection Team Lead/Associate

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San Juan, TX Full Time
POSTED ON 3/3/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2025

POSITION : The Credit and Collection Associate is responsible for managing overdue customer

accounts and ensuring the timely collection of outstanding payments.

This role involves

contacting customers, negotiating payment terms, resolving disputes, and working closely with

internal teams to minimize the company's bad debt exposure.

The Collections Associate plays a

key role in maintaining healthy cash flow and supporting the company's financial health by

collecting receivables in a professional and efficient manner.

WORK LOCATION : Assigned Head Office

III.

REPORTING TO : Credit and Collection Team Leader

DIRECT REPORT : None

V. INDIRECT REPORT : None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Account Management and Collection Efforts :

  • Monitor and manage a portfolio of overdue accounts by contacting customers via

phone, email, or written correspondence to request payment.

  • Follow up on overdue invoices to ensure timely payment and resolve payment-related
  • issues.

  • Establish payment plans with customers when necessary, negotiating reasonable terms
  • and ensuring adherence to agreed-upon payment schedules.

    Customer Communication :

  • Communicate professionally and effectively with customers to collect payments,
  • offering solutions for overdue invoices.

  • Address any payment disputes or inquiries in a timely manner, working with internal
  • teams (e.g., sales, customer service) to resolve issues and ensure customer satisfaction.

  • Educate customers about the company's payment terms, policies, and procedures to
  • prevent future payment delays.

    Payment Application :

  • Apply customer payments to appropriate accounts and invoices in the accounting
  • system, ensuring accuracy and timely processing.

  • Investigate payment discrepancies or short payments, and resolve issues by
  • coordinating with customers and internal departments.

    Aging Reports and Collections Tracking :

  • Regularly review accounts receivable aging reports to identify delinquent accounts and
  • prioritize collection efforts.

  • Maintain accurate records of all collection activities, customer communications, and
  • payment arrangements in the system.

  • Update collection status and progress in the company's CRM or accounting software to
  • provide real-time visibility into collection efforts.

    Escalation and Dispute Resolution :

  • Escalate unresolved issues to management or legal teams as needed, particularly in
  • cases of non-payment, ongoing disputes, or accounts that may require further action.

  • Work with customers to negotiate settlements, payment extensions, or adjustments
  • when appropriate, while maintaining company policies and compliance with applicable

    laws.

    Bad Debt Prevention :

  • Identify and monitor high-risk accounts and communicate potential issues with the
  • Credit and Collections Team Leader or Manager.

  • Assist in the development and implementation of strategies to reduce the likelihood of
  • bad debt and improve collections processes.

  • Collaborate with the sales and finance teams to assess customer payment behavior and
  • propose changes to credit limits or terms where necessary.

    Reporting and Documentation :

  • Prepare regular reports on collection activities, outstanding balances, and cash flow
  • status.

  • Provide management with updates on key performance indicators such as Days Sales
  • Outstanding (DSO), recovery rates, and collections progress.

  • Ensure that all communication and documentation related to collections are properly
  • maintained and archived.

    Compliance and Legal Requirements :

  • Adhere to all internal policies, industry standards, and legal requirements related to
  • collections, including debt collection regulations and customer confidentiality.

  • Ensure that all collection efforts are conducted in a professional, ethical, and compliant
  • manner, avoiding harassment or aggressive tactics.

    Collaboration with Other Teams :

  • Work closely with the accounts receivable, sales, and customer service teams to ensure
  • smooth coordination in resolving payment issues or disputes.

  • Collaborate with management to address any recurring payment problems or customer
  • issues, and contribute to the development of improved processes.

    VII.

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