Credit/collections Specialist @ Aston Carter

Position Overview

We are seeking a Credit & Collections Specialist to manage a portfolio of business-to-business customers while supporting both credit and collections activities. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving, building customer relationships, analyzing information, and taking ownership of a portfolio. This is not a call-center collections role. The individual will manage an assigned portfolio of approximately 300400 B2B customers representing roughly $5 million in accounts receivable and will be responsible for maintaining the overall health of the portfolio. The role has two primary areas of responsibility: Credit and Collections.

Key Responsibilities

Credit

• Establish and maintain effective credit policies and procedures.
• Review and analyze customer credit information to determine creditworthiness and appropriate credit terms.
• Evaluate information from:
• Credit reports
• Credit references
• Internal payment history
• Sales personnel and internal business partners
• Identify potential credit risks and make sound recommendations based on available information.
• Maintain accurate customer credit records and documentation.
• Partner with internal teams to resolve credit-related questions and issues.
• Understand general business and economic factors, including interest rates and their potential impact on customers.
• Financial statement analysis is not required for this position.

Collections

• Manage an assigned portfolio of approximately 300400 B2B customers totaling roughly $5 million in A/R.
• Maintain effective collection practices focused on the quality and performance of trade accounts receivable.
• Proactively contact customers by phone and email regarding outstanding balances and payment status.
• Research and resolve billing, payment, and account discrepancies.
• Build professional relationships with customers while effectively navigating difficult collection conversations.
• Follow through on commitments, payment arrangements, and outstanding account issues.
• Prioritize collection activity based on account balances, aging, risk, and customer circumstances.
• Work toward maintaining approximately 80% of the assigned portfolio as current.
• Assist with cash application and other accounting-related activities as needed.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experience in credit, collections, accounts receivable, accounting, tax, or a related business function preferred.
• Candidates with a degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field and limited professional experience will also be considered, particularly those interested in long-term career growth.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including:
• PivotTables
• VLOOKUP or similar lookup functions
• Creating and interpreting reports
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word.
• General accounting knowledge, including an understanding of debits and credits.
• Strong customer service and professional communication skills.

Key Skills

• B2B Collections
• Credit Analysis
• Accounts Receivable
• Cash Application
• General Accounting
• Microsoft Excel
• Customer Service
• Credit Report Review
• Account Reconciliation
• Reporting and Data Analysis

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Lincoln, NE.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. 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)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 13, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Lincoln,NE.

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® Platinum Award 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] for other accommodation options.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance: Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI): We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.