Credit & Collections Specialist I

Description

At Aberdeen Dynamics, we believe that our greatest strength lies in our people. As a 100% employee-owned company, we are committed to excellence in everything we do. Joining our team means becoming an employee-owner, where everyone’s success is shared, and every contribution matters. 

Based in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Aberdeen Dynamics is a full-service motion and control solutions provider with over 50 years of experience. We specialize in fluid power design, hydraulic systems, pneumatic control, and electro-mechanical solutions. Our expertise serves industries like oil and gas, rigging and recovery, power generation, construction, manufacturing, process and pipeline. We are trusted for engineering solutions and are known for designing and fabricating custom hydraulic power units, hydraulic valve actuators, and hydraulic winch packages. 

The role of the Credit & Collections Specialist I is to assist the Accounts Receivable department with business-to-business credit and collection activities. These duties include regular review of customer accounts, reconciliation of customer accounts, collections on past due invoices, credit hold processing, and other account receivable duties as dictated by management.  This is a full-time, non-exempt position.

Requirements

Safety

• Work Environment
• The employee will work in an office environment with a business casual dress code.
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Eye protection when in manufacturing areas - Company supplied.
• Optional - Ear protection when in manufacturing areas – Company supplied.
• Physical Demands
• The employee will occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, regularly stand, walk, use hands and fingers to handle or feel, and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee will be required to talk and hear. 
• Must possess good physical dexterity and be able to perform manual tasks and body movement. 
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision; distance vision; peripheral vision; depth perception; ability to adjust visual focus. 
• The employee may be required to lift up to 20 pounds. 
• This job requires an extensive amount of typing and use of hands.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintain accounts receivable balances with the ERP system
• Reconcile customer AR accounts
• Work directly with internal and external customers to resolve AR discrepancies
• Collect past due payments
• Assist in determining credit worthiness and recommend credit limits
• Assist, as needed, with application of invoice payments within the ERP
• Identify opportunities for process improvement
• Other duties as specified by management

Skills and Competencies

• Detail Oriented – Strong attention to detail is necessary for this position.
• Self-Starter Mentality - Demonstrate a high level of initiative and effectively manage tasks independently.
• Reading Comprehension – Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents and procedures.
• Written Communication – Communicate and document work through written communication.
• Basic Arithmetic – Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide. 
• Time Management – Complete tasks and assignments effectively, and in a timely manner. 
• Monitoring – Assessing performance of yourself and process to make improvements or take corrective action.
• Problem Solving – Identify problems, develop and evaluate options to correct, and implement solutions.
• Active Listening – Give full attention to what other people are saying, take time to understand the points being made, and ask questions as appropriate.
• Communication – Respectfully communicate with others to convey information.
• Service Orientation – Actively looking for ways to help the company succeed.
• Safety Focused – Actively look to improve everyone’s safety. Immediately report unsafe conditions.  

Knowledge and Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• 1-2 years of relevant accounts receivable/collections experience
• Experience with ERP systems a plus
• Excel skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities

Full-time Employee Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company paid Short & Long-term Disability
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Participation in the ESOP
• 401k