Job Title: Credit and Collections Specialist Job Description This position encompasses both credit and collections responsibilities. The role involves establishing and maintaining effective credit procedures, including reviewing data from credit reports, credit references, internal payment history, and collaborating with sales personnel. The collections aspect focuses on maintaining effective policies to ensure the quality of trade accounts receivable. You will manage a portfolio of 300-400 customers with approximately five million dollars in trade accounts. Responsibilities + Establish and maintain effective credit procedures. + Review data from credit reports, credit references, and internal payment history. + Collaborate with sales personnel to assess creditworthiness. + Implement and maintain collection policies to ensure trade accounts receivable quality. + Manage a portfolio of 300-400 customers, ensuring 80% of the portfolio remains current. + Communicate with customers via email and phone regarding their accounts. Essential Skills + Minimum of 2 years of experience in credit, collections, accounts receivable, accounting, or tax. + Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP. + General accounting knowledge with an understanding of debits and credits. + Strong customer service skills. + Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities. + Ability to manage oneself and prioritize tasks effectively. Additional Skills & Qualifications + Open to college graduates with a degree in business or accounting. + Ability to handle high-stress situations. + Professional demeanor with a fun and engaging personality. + Attention to detail and follow-through on tasks. Work Environment The role is 100% onsite with a team of 15 people. You have the flexibility to choose your work hours, starting between 7-9 AM and ending between 3:30-7 PM. This team has been a top performer for the last five years, and the company offers a stable work environment with no layoffs during economic downturns. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and 401k with a 3% match. The team values a fun culture with group outings and competitions. There is no formal training, but you will receive hands-on guidance from peers through shadowing. Job Type & Location This is a Contract to Hire position based out of LINCOLN, NE. Pay and Benefits The pay range for this position is $18.00 - $22.00/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 Mar 16, 2026. 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 astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.