AR Credit & Collections Specialist
Listed on 2025-12-31
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Finance & Banking
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Analyst -
Accounting
Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Analyst
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OverviewTown & Country Living is a global leader in home décor, textiles, and design. Our expanded family includes Home Dynamix and Amalgamated Textiles, bringing more than 60 years of combined industry experience. The combination of all three companies delivers unmatched expertise and excellence in sales, design, development, sourcing, supply chain efficiencies, customer service, and e-commerce fulfillment. With a diverse multi-product assortment across all home categories, we provide excellent offerings and service to our retail partners while quickly responding to ever-changing market needs.
JobType
Full‑time
Key Responsibilities- Ensure customer payments are received within agreed terms by communicating aging via email and portals
- Identify delinquent accounts early in the receivables cycle and enforce all terms and agreements
- Verify validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments, and from customers
- Resolve collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, credit limits, and coordinating contact with the collections department
- Enter and maintain record of RTVs (Return To Vendor) and credits posted
- Release orders within established thresholds and escalated discrepancies to senior management
- Review customer creditworthiness and make recommendations on credit limits
- Prepare exposure reports for hold/release purposes as needed
- Periodically analyze credit lines and limits according to customer activity (i.e., quarterly, yearly)
- Summarize receivables by maintaining invoice accounts; coordinate monthly transfer to accounts receivable account; verify totals; prepare report
- Forecast future delinquency by analyzing payment trends and credit usage
- Protect the organization’s value by keeping information confidential
- Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities
- Accomplish accounting and organizational mission by completing related results as needed
- Strong analytical skills with focus on details and accuracy
- Maintain flexibility in a fast‑paced environment and continuously evolve to meet changing business needs
- Quick learner with strong professional curiosity and exceptional critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
- Professional demeanor with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work in a multi‑tasking environment and display strong organizational, time management, and project management skills
- Highly self‑motivated with ability to remain focused and work with limited supervision, perform well under pressure, manage multiple tasks, and meet deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Associate’s degree in accounting or related experience equivalent
- 1‑3 years of related experience required
- Experience handling major retail accounts such as Wal‑Mart, Amazon, and Home Depot is a plus
- Understanding of compliance, EDI, supply chain, import orders/invoices
- Strong technology skills with experience with Excel and ERP systems
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Knowledge of ERP systems specifically Net Suite (not required)
$45,000‑$58,000 Annually
Application InstructionsTo apply, submit your resume to and respond to the following three questions:
- Describe your experience managing complex AR portfolios, including chargebacks and MSA allowances.
- How do you analyze and improve collections performance?
- What ERP systems, reporting tools, and Excel functions have you used in your AR or credit roles?
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