Collections Associate, Redi Carpet, Stafford TX

Job Summary

Responsible for contacting customers for the purpose of collecting outstanding accounts receivables on orders. Resolve customer billing problems and reduce accounts receivable delinquency.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

Performs a wide variety of collection functions for larger or more complex accounts. Ensures compliance with established guidelines, reviews and monitors credit sources, credit files, customer applications and delinquent accounts. Receives payment and posts amount to customer's account. Compiles and maintains basic credit information. Maintains records on credit risks, delinquent accounts and incomplete files. Ensures timely follow-up of open disputes is completed in accordance with service level. Resolves internal and external customer non-payment issues, invoice discrepancies, and customer payments outside of approved terms.

Nature and Scope

May modify processes to resolve situations. Under limited supervision, relies on experience and exercises independent judgment to determine the best approach to achieve desired outcomes. Course of action is often determined by interpreting procedures and policies. Work typically involves periodic review of output by a supervisor or direct customers of the process. Is sought out and / or assigned to provide general guidance / direction, training, and technical assistance to junior level support personnel. Contributes to employees' professional development but does not have hiring / firing authority.

Work Environment

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Most of the time is spent sitting or standing in the same location and / or there may be a need to stoop regularly or move / lift light material or equipment (typically less than 8 pounds). Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

Technical certification or associate degree may be required in some areas. Generally 5-7 years of experience in a related area of responsibility.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. HD Supply is an Equal Opportunity Minority / Female / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veteran and Affirmative Action Employer. HD Supply considers for employment and hires qualified candidates without regard to age, race, religion, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, protected veteran or disability status or any factor prohibited by law.