Credit Collections Agent

Company: Allied Beverage Group
Location: Elizabeth
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Overview:We are New Jerseys largest wine and spirits distributor looking for talented individuals to join our team! If you are detail oriented, then come join our fun, family based culture. Why You Will Love Allied Beverage Group

• Industry Leader We are New Jerseys Largest Wine and Spirits Distributor
• Culture We may be a big corporation, but we are still family owned and we like to think that influences our work environment. We promote a culture based on trust, respect and collaboration
• State of the Art Facility We opened a brand-new corporate office and distribution center in Elizabeth, NJ in 2019
• Your Continued Growth Our company encourages our employees to reach high, live up to their potential, and advance in their careers. We offer over 4,000 professional development courses that employees can take at any time
• Competitive Pay Allied Beverage Group offers competitive pay commensurate with experience
• Quality Benefits Including Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K plan, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Flexible Spending Account, Employee Assistance Program, Pet Insurance Plan and more
• Allied Perks! Referral bonus, Associate recognition, discounts with several vendors and moreResponsibilities:The primary responsibility of the Credit Agent is to collect on current and past due accounts. The credit agent must be able to take instruction from the Credit Director and Assistant Credit Managers to perform assigned duties as they present themselves on a daily, weekly, and monthly basis. Each credit agent is individually responsible for several Retail Customer Accounts. The credit agent must collect due bills from these accounts, post checks of their high volume accounts and are responsible for the defaulting process to comply with ABC ruling. The Credit Agent must also research and communicate with Customers, Sales Representatives, Managers, and others, as necessary, to recover monies owed.
  • Arrange and monitor payment plan with customers with past due balances
  • Recommend which accounts should be turned over for collection by outside agents
  • Monitor and report weekly from the reportable list their accounts to be sent to the Credit Compliance Corporation for default
  • Calculate and present statistics regarding discrepancies in customer A/R for both new and collected
  • Enter checks into System I (AS-400) for top customer base and problematic remittances
  • Compose, send, and monitor demand letters to customersAdditional Duties & Responsibilities
    • Advise and assist clerical staff regarding difficult discrepant checks into AR or deciphering data in System I (AS-400)
    • Perform some clerical duties as necessary
    • Collect bill & hold storage and help with the annual renewal process
    • Recruit sales force to help in collecting current and past due debt
    • Audit and review all customers on their assigned agent list as necessaryQualifications:
      • High School Diploma
      • Some College preferred
      • 3 years credit and/or collections experience
      • Good interaction and speaking skills
      • PC knowledge using Microsoft Word/Excel
      • Basic competency with general office equipment The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug and background check for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.EEO Statement:Allied Beverage Group is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.

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