Credit & Collections Specialist-San Leandro, CA (DIRECT HIRE)

Our client is a leading manufacturer and distributor of frozen sweet baked goods and a variety of other premium bakery products. Our client’s unique delivery system is designed to accommodate customer’s distribution and product requirements and ensure the freshest product available throughout the United States, Canada, Central and South America and Europe. Our client is interested in expanding their Credit & Collections department with dedicated individuals who wish to grow professionally and personally. Client Company offers a challenging work atmosphere with a senior management team that is committed to growing the company. Credit and Collection Specialist will be responsible for the management of DSD accounts receivable portfolio. This includes high volume 180+ commercial invoices small balance collections, over/short payment resolution, reviewing and taking action on orders on hold. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated self-starter with excellent problem-solving and communication skills with the ability to work well independently and in a team environment. A positive attitude and passion for closure is needed to be successful in this fast paced environment. MUST have experience with commercial accounts & invoicing!! Key Duties and Responsibilities:·  Plan and carry out Collections of past due accounts ·  Review orders on hold and take appropriate action ·  Research and resolve short and over payment issues through resolution ·  Effectively get to the root cause of collection and payment discrepancies ·  Discuss unusual and non standard situations with Supervisor ·  Heavy interaction with customers, team members, Supervisor and Manager along with other internal functional groups ·  Maintain timely and accurate records, account reconciliation and spreadsheets ·  Other projects as assigned Qualifications: ·  Minimum 3-4 years of high volume collections and problem solving experience. ·  Highly motivated self starter. ·  Ability to work independently and in a team environment.·  Must have experience with high volume invoicing consistently handling 180+ invoices weekly. ·  Ability to identify and resolve root cause payment and collection issues. ·  Food service or distributions experience a plus. ·  Proficient in Microsoft Office, Outlook and advance knowledge of Excel a plus. ·  Proficient written and verbal communication skills. ·  Ability to work in a fast growing, ever changing environment.·  Bi-Lingual-Fluent English-Spanish a PLUS!!! **Client offers comprehensive benefit package including: full medical, dental, growth opportunities career advancement and much more. Flexable work schedule! To apply submit resume as a word attachment to Sylvia Zepeda sylviazepeda@spherion.com    Key words: A/R, Accounts Receivables, “short payment”, food, beverage, credit, adjustments, “commercial account”, distributor, SBC, AT&T, chocolate, water, coffee, soda, beverage, bake, meat, poultry, dairy, Since 1946, Spherion has been helping talented individuals find rewarding job opportunities that drive excellence in their career. Through a network of 700 offices nationwide, we place 300,000 job seekers in fulfilling office professional, industrial and contact center positions every year. Put our career specialists to work for you!