Credit Coordinator
Aston Carter · Garden Grove, CA · 1 mo ago
HybridAccounting$24.04–$33.65/hrContract
About the role
The Credit Coordinator oversees a portfolio of business-to-business customer accounts, driving timely collection of outstanding balances, reducing delinquent receivables, and protecting the organization's legal collection rights. This role combines analytical credit work, customer-facing collections activity, and close collaboration with internal teams to resolve complex account issues, support sales, and strengthen long-term client relationships.
Responsibilities
- Oversee an assigned portfolio of customer accounts and ensure timely collection of outstanding balances while reducing delinquent receivables.
- Use collection management systems, ERP tools, and reporting platforms to monitor account activity, identify risk, and prioritize collection efforts.
- Evaluate customer payment situations and authorize repayment arrangements within established guidelines and credit policies.
- Review, prepare, and process lien waivers while closely monitoring filing deadlines to preserve legal collection rights.
- Maintain compliance with applicable lien, bond, and credit regulations across assigned territories and industry segments.
- Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, including short payments, unapplied cash, misapplied payments, and account reconciliations.
- Partner with branch personnel, sales teams, and other internal stakeholders to address customer concerns and resolve disputed invoices.
- Recommend appropriate collection strategies and coordinate account placement with third-party collection agencies when necessary.
- Maintain accurate records of customer sales tax exemption certificates and related supporting documentation.
- Provide regular updates to stakeholders regarding collection activity, account status, aging trends, and credit-related risks.
- Participate in customer meetings or site visits as needed to support account resolution efforts and strengthen business relationships.
- Complete assigned responsibilities within established turnaround times and service-level expectations.
- Contribute to departmental goals by identifying process improvement opportunities and supporting a collaborative team environment.
- Review credit limits and approvals and help manage accounts from start to finish, including setup, monitoring, and ongoing maintenance.
- Apply knowledge of lien laws and related documentation to ensure proper handling of accounts in construction and related industries.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience in credit, collections and accounts receivable
- Previous experience within B2B accounts receivable duties
- Must have experience with liens
- Experience with ERP systems
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred
Pay
$24.04 - $33.65/hr
Schedule & Location
Contract to Hire position based out of Garden Grove, CA. Hybrid work model.
Benefits
- Medical, dental & vision
- Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
- 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
- Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
- Short and long-term disability
- Health Spending Account (HSA)
- Transportation benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)