Credit & Collections Specialist
Job Location
Cincinnati, OH 45202
Employment Type Full time
Category Accounting & Finance
Experience Required 0-2 Years
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Job Description
Within the Credit and Collections group, the Credit & Collections Specialist is responsible for collecting accounts receivable balances for customer base assigned. This includes direct telephone contact and indirect contact through sales partners. S/he will be responsible for maintaining agreed upon delinquency and DSO levels. Accounts receivable balance includes invoices, deductions, unapplied credit memos and unapplied payments, as well as any other A/R balance.
 
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
The Credit & Collection Associate:
-Contacts customers regarding past due invoices and A/R invoices.
- Handles indirect collection through sales partners to collect past due invoices.
- Retrieves copies of invoices and send either e-mail, fax or mail for payment.
- Obtains proof of deliveries by contacting carriers and then contact customers.
- Reports and analyzes trends of customer pay habits using computer system and/or Excel.
 
REQUIREMENTS
Experience:
Minimum 6 months collection experience that includes direct contact with customers to collect delinquent invoices.
 
Education:
Associate degree or equivalent experience required, BA preferred.
 
Skills:
The successful candidate will possess the following:
- Working knowledge of computer operating systems to include basic Excel and Word skills.
- Demonstrated ability to follow prescribed steps leading to effective collection management.
- Demonstrated ability to follow policies and procedures.
- Basic negotiation skills
 
Salary Grade: E
Job number: 090922MV1
About Chiquita Brands International
With annual revenues of approximately $4 billion, Chiquita Brands International, Inc. (NYSE: CQB) is a leading international marketer and distributor of high-quality fresh and value-added food products - from energy-rich bananas and other fruits to nutritious blends of convenient green salads. The company's products and services are designed to win the hearts and smiles of the world's consumers by helping them enjoy healthy fresh foods. The company markets its products under the Chiquita® and Fresh Express® premium brands and other related trademarks. Chiquita employs approximately 23,000 people operating in more than 70 countries worldwide. For more information, please visit our web site at www.chiquita.com.
 
Chiquita Brands International, Inc. requires that applicants provide authorization and consent to a background check and a drug screen in order to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S which may be verified through Chiquita's participation in the E-Verify program.

As an Equal Opportunity employer, Chiquita Brands International and its subsidiaries provide an environment that promotes individual recognition and achievement. We recruit, hire, train, compensate and promote associates without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, national origin, disability or veteran's status.