Accounts Receivable​/Credit & Collection Fenton, MO

Accounts Receivable/Credit & Collection Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable/Credit & Collection specialist to support day-to-day receivables operations. This role focuses on evaluating customer credit, applying payments accurately, and following up on outstanding balances to help maintain healthy cash flow. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to communicate effectively with both customers and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Assess customer account activity and financial information to evaluate ongoing credit risk and support informed credit decisions.
• Review credit applications and related financial documents to determine eligibility for payment terms or credit limits.
• Record receivable transactions and apply incoming payments accurately across checks, cash, lockbox receipts, and card payments in accordance with company guidelines.
• Prepare, post, and reconcile daily cash receipts to ensure account balances remain current and properly documented.
• Maintain regular contact with customers to address payment status, encourage timely remittance, and strengthen account follow-up efforts.
• Support collection activities by researching account questions, resolving billing concerns, and coordinating on intercompany items when needed.
• Partner with the Accounting Manager on monthly revenue account reconciliations and related reporting tasks.
• Investigate payment discrepancies, identify past-due issues, and help resolve outstanding account variances with internal teams.
• Generate account status reports and other receivables summaries requested by management.
• Contribute to additional accounting and credit-related duties as assigned.