Credit & Collections Specialist
Viking Lumber (Viking Inc.) · vikinglumber.com
BelfastEntry level1–3 yrs
Straight from the company’s own careers site.
The job in short
Credit and collections.
Accounting
Details
- Found
- 5 d ago · posted 2026-10-27
- Location
- Belfast, ME, US
Full description
Job Summary:
Responsible for establishing new customer accounts, evaluating credit worthiness, managing customer credit limits and maintaining timely collection of outstanding accounts receivable. This position works closely with customers, sales representatives, and internal departments to ensure accurate account setup, minimize credit risk and reduce past-due balances.
Duties/Responsibilities:
• Review and process credit applications and assess customer creditworthiness
• Set up new customer accounts and maintain accurate records
• Monitor accounts receivable and follow up on past-due balances
• Contact customers via phone or email to collect outstanding payments
• Resolve billing discrepancies and payment issues
• Apply payments and reconcile customer accounts
• Maintain detailed collection notes and documentation within Customer accounts
• Work with Salespersons to resolve account concerns
• Prepare small claims paperwork and attend court hearings for customers severely delinquent
• Assist with mailing of statements
Required Skills/Abilities:
• Basic understanding of accounting principles
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
Education and Experience:
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (preferred)
• 1-3 years of experience in credit, collections, or accounts receivable
Physical Requirements:
• Prolonged periods of sitting/standing at a desk and working on a computer.
40 hours/week + every 4th Saturday
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