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Credit and Collections SpecialistPosition Overview

This role has two key components: Credit and Collections.

Credit Responsibilities

+ Establish and maintain effective credit policies and procedures.

+ Review data from various sources including:

+ Credit reports

+ Credit references

+ Internal payment history

+ Input from sales personnel

+ Must be able to read a credit report (no need to read financial statements).

Collections Responsibilities

+ Maintain effective collection policies and procedures focused on trade accounts receivable.

+ Responsible for managing the overall A/R aging for assigned group.

+ This is true collections, not general AR.

+ B2B collections only — not a call center role.

+ Will manage a portfolio of 300–400 customers totaling $5 million.

+ Performance will be measured by maintaining 80% current status on the portfolio.

Skills

+ Analyze data

+ Collections

+ Credit management

+ Customer service

+ Accounting

+ Cash application

Top Skills Details

+ Analyze data

+ Collections

+ Credit management

+ Customer service

+ Accounting

+ Cash application

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

+ 2 years of experience in credit, collections, AR, accounting, or tax

+ Open to college graduates with limited experience

+ who studied business, accounting, etc., and are seeking long-term growth

+ Proficiency in Word and Excel

+ Must understand pivot tables and VLOOKUP

+ + Ability to create reports

+ General accounting knowledge (understands debit vs. credit)

+ High school diploma required

Preferred Attributes:

+ Problem-solving ability

+ Business knowledge (e.g., interest rates)

+ Customer service skills (communicating via email and phone)

+ Critical thinking skills

+ Professional demeanor (but able to have fun with the team)

+ Self-management

+ Ability to handle a high-stress role

+ Strong personality fit for the team

+ Time management and prioritization

+ Attention to detail

+ Follow-through

Experience Level

+ Entry Level

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $25.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• 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)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in LINCOLN,NE.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 17, 2025.

About Aston Carter:

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.