Credit & Collections Specialist (Remote)

Company: Truck Stop
Location: Newport News
Posted on: June 9, 2021

Job Description:

Truckstop.com is hiring a Credit & Collections Specialistfor Truckstop Factoring - Remote OpportunityAbout Truckstop.comTruckstop.com is one of the largest online freight matching services in the trucking industry, providing a one-stop connection between carriers and brokers. Founded in 1995 as the first freight-matching marketplace to hit the Web, Truckstop.com has grown to provide load planning, transportation management, route optimization, real-time rates, powerful negotiation tools, and other logistics solutions. Click here to learn more about Truckstop.com's history.Truckstop.com is backed by ICONIQ Capital, a privately-held financial advisory and technology growth equity investment firm. ICONIQ is a trusted advisor fostering meaningful strategic relationships across industries to source powerful ideas, magnify global impact and support a new generation of entrepreneurs and companies.About our CultureTruckstop is a destination where talented individuals can build an epic career. It is a place where talent feels connected, fulfilled and equipped to do what they do best while having fun doing it. We call our employees Partners because we are deeply interdependent upon each other to achieve remarkable things together. We believe that for talent to be their best selves, we must enable them with the freedom to exercise their own judgment, and provide them with the autonomy to experiment, to innovate, and test where they can go, so they can do something they never thought they could. Each of our Partners is unique. Be you is the message we foster. We look for Partners who are aware of, and who are confident in their talents and who are passionate about serving others. We will achieve massive success when you can be yourself.E pluribus unum - Out of many, oneWe look for Partners who enjoy working in a One Team mindset environment. By combining our unique personalities, experiences, skills and knowledge we can accomplish amazing feats together!Truckstop.com does not utilize third party vendors for recruiting, nor accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters, staffing agencies or employment firms.Position Summary:As Credit and Collections Specialist you will review debtor's credit to assess credit risk, set credit limits and review accounts. The position will also be required to contact debtors to collect payments owed. Must have excellent customer service, negotiation, and analytical skills.Essential Job Functions:* Underwrite potential debtors using credit reporting agencies and access if credit is within credit guidelines* Analyze credit data through external credit resources to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit* Collect outstanding accounts receivable invoices within company payment terms* Recommend and assist in implementing new processes and procedures to improve collections and reduce past due balances* Determine credit limits by analyzing credit reports and rating systems* Resolve billing and customer credit issues* Maintain and monitor existing accounts to identify overdue payments and increased risk* Find and contact debtors to arrange debt payment* Document daily collections activity* Research account disputes and billing discrepancies* Complete the setup on accounts for new debtors including billing and payment informationPosition Requirements:* High School diploma preferred* Experience with transportation, factoring, credit and collections, and/or lending preferred* Organization skills in a detail-oriented setting* Ability to maintain records and multitask within various responsibilities* Ability to work with internal departments and organization groups to meet a common goal* Must be able to work independently* Problem-solving skills* Patience and ability to manage stressPhysical Demands:Minimum physical exertion. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to sit, communicate, reach and manipulate objects, tools or controls. The position requires mobility. Duties involve moving materials weighing up to 5 pounds on a regular basis. Manual dexterity and coordination are required over 75% of the work period while operating equipment such as computer keyboard, mouse, 10-key calculator and copier/fax.Work Environment:The working conditions will vary between an office environment and a remote home environment. The ideal protected indoor work environment is a clean, non-hazardous work area. The noise level in the work environment is typical of most office or remote home environments with telephones, personal interruptions, and background noises.The above description covers the most significant duties performed but does not include other related occasional work that may be assigned or is completed by the employee.Truckstop.com provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Associated topics: accounts receivable, auction, collector, commission, legal, mortgage, overdue, past due, revenue, treasurer

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