What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credit Representative II position at Unitil Corporation?
Position Purpose
Responsible for the effective and timely execution of many credit and collections processes and procedures. Effectively communicate with customers, other departments, regulators and agencies regarding credit related issues, while ensuring that the form of communication reflects the highest standard for conduct and professionalism. Provide assistance to customer service and support personnel in the resolution of credit related inquires and ensure that all work activities adhere to Company and Regulatory policies and procedures.
Principal Accountabilities
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End Results
Ensure a minimal amount of bad debt through the effective analysis and completion of assigned credit and collection activities in accordance with Company policy and regulations. Activities include items such as :
- Review all delinquency reports and monitor all shut-off and reconnection activity, including the timely processing of all information as it relates to the daily collection process.
- Review daily payment plan reports and process for delinquency, including managing specialty plans such as the Arrearage Management Program
- Review customer deposit reports and process for refund.
- Review and process final billed accounts to be managed and transferred to a collection agency.
- Review agency information and system codes to ensure accuracy and timely processing of assistance payments
- Monitor credit and collection system codes and reports to ensure that information is accurate and system programs are operating correctly.
- Complete processing of daily outbound credit calls and effectively and professionally communicate with high balance customers, such as landlords and other customers in priority shut off situations.
- Provide these customers with the opportunity to submit appropriate documentation and make payment arrangements that are achievable by the customer and in the best interest of the Company, to avoid a disconnection of their service.
- Ensure that the company complies with all applicable regulations by maintaining a thorough knowledge and understanding of client company tariffs, regulatory requirements, and bankruptcy laws as they apply to the credit and collection function.
- Assist in the review of all legal documents such as Surety Bonds, Irrevocable Letters of Credit, medical emergency letters and bankruptcy notifications and initiate collection of these instruments as needed.
- Contribute to the development and implementation of new credit & collection procedures to improve efficiencies within the department and the Company.
- The incumbent is also responsible for assisting the Supervisor with departmental projects and other duties as needed.
Qualifications
For internal use only : C I C 38, C 3 (25) 29, C I 3 115, 182
Last updated : 2-24-25
