Murphy-Hoffman Company, LLC is North America’s largest Kenworth truck dealership group and leasing group. As MHC continues to grow, we have an opening for a Credit Specialist. The Credit Specialist is engaged in collection of customer trade receivable accounts. In addition to customer accounts, the Credit Specialist works with branches or third-party payers to resolve processing and payments issues. This position is fully in office 5 days a week in Leawood, KS.
- Communicates with customers by telephone and/or via e-mail to collect all open items on account.
- Updates the business system with real-time collection notes following discussions with account debtors.
- Evaluates customer payment receipts and attempts to collect delinquent accounts; may write collection letters; makes collection telephone calls or make recommendations for credit limit adjustments.
- Reviews accounts receivable aging to ensure accounts are reconciled and that all payments have been processed correctly.
- Works with branches or third-party payers to resolve processing issues.
- Prepares reports, as requested by manager, to provide update on payment status of past due accounts to keep Operations Credit Manager informed on past due accounts.
- Assists management in the approval of new business.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Qualifications
- Requires two or more years of account administration / collection experience.
- Excellent communication skills with an emphasis towards customer service.
- Must be detail oriented and have good organization skills.
- Requires knowledge of computer systems including Excel, Word, Outlook, and the Internet. Prior experience with AS/400 is desired
- Post-secondary education preferred.