Credit & Collections Specialist

We offer comprehensive HVAC, building automation system, facilities, and energy solutions. From design to delivery, our solutions are tailored to the specific needs of high-profile organizations in commercial buildings, data centers, industrial facilities, and other mission critical sites.

 

The Credit & Collections Specialist is responsible for managing customer accounts, maintaining positive customer relationships, monitoring and reducing outstanding balances, and supporting the collection process to ensure timely payment of invoices and healthy cash flow. This role works closely with customers and internal departments to resolve billing issues, maintain accurate account records, and support credit administration activities, while ensuring adherence to company credit policies. The ideal candidate is a self-driven, adaptable professional who takes ownership, builds strong cross-functional relationships, and delivers accurate, customer-focused results in a fast-paced environment.. This on-site role reports to the Credit Manager and is located in Smyrna, GA.

 

• →Monitor customer accounts to identify overdue balances and initiate collection efforts.
• →Contact customers via phone and email to follow up on outstanding invoices.
• →Maintain accurate records of communications, payments, and account statuses.
• →Prepare aging reports, update detailed collection notes, and provide updates to company leadership on collection activities.
• →Recommend accounts for escalation, legal action, or write-off when necessary.

• Investigate and resolve billing invoice discrepancies or disputes in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with internal departments to ensure accurate invoicing, account reconciliation, and invoice revision to ensure customer payment within terms.
• Deliver prompt solutions to customer account issues through effective problem-solving and cross-functional collaboration.

• Review and evaluate credit applications and establish credit limits based on company policies.

• Prepare and maintain collection documentation and reporting.
• Ensure regulatory and standards compliance.

• Execute other related duties as needed or assigned to support evolving business priorities.

 

 

• High School Diploma or GED required. Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• A minimum of two years of experience in commercial Business-to-Business (B2B) collections or a similar role required. Four or more years of directly related experience is ideal.
• Experience reviewing customer accounts, collecting outstanding receivables, and resolving account disputes as well as ability to analyze aging reports and make sound recommendations regarding account status and collection actions required.
• Advanced understanding of establishing and maintaining customer credit limits, credit application review and credit-risk assessment, and accounts receivable best practices and commercial collection procedures ideal.
• Experience working in HVAC, field services, construction, or trade‑based industries a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft365, including Excel report creation and data analysis.
• Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., COINS or similar ERP system), accounting software, and customer billing portals preferred.
• Self‑driven professional with a strong sense of ownership and a disciplined work ethic.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a strong commitment to responsiveness and the ability to effectively communicate with customers and internal stakeholders.
• Experience partnering with sales, operations, accounting, and customer support teams to resolve customer account issues – strong cross‑functional coordination ability a must.
• Demonstrated customer service mindset with a positive and proactive approach to problem-solving, negotiation, and conflict resolution.
• Ability to manage a high volume of customer interactions and competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and follow-through, with high accuracy standards.
• Adaptable and commitment to continuous improvement.

 

This position works in a typical office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.

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