Job description

It’s your time, make it matter.
At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 85 years, our peoples’ work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson’s legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don’t just have a career, you have a purpose.

Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values.

You have high expectations too. You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter. Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. It’s time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Description
Peterson Cat has a need for an experienced Credit Representative who can be based at either our Hillsboro, OR or our San Leandro, CA location.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Job functions include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provide superior customer service in all aspects of the job.
• Initiate credit collection efforts on delinquent accounts.
• Develop relationships with customers in order to aid collection efforts.
• Develop and recommend payment solutions for delinquent customers.
• Coordinate with operational employees to aid in collection efforts.
• Evaluate customer records and reduce/extend credit line or place credit hold based on account analysis. Responsible for monitoring additional exposure on delinquent accounts and consulting with Department Mangers, account reps and supervisor on marginal credit issues.
• Prepare and facilitate regular credit meetings with appropriate operations personnel; review delinquent accounts and disputes.
• Run, update, and distribute monthly reports.
• Determine and manage accounts sent to collections and/or legal.
• Determine charge backs and write offs of unrecoverable accounts on a monthly basis and present to supervisor, account reps and department manager.
• Notify operational staff of items that effect cost center.
• Prepare and file pre-liens on rental equipment as necessary and issue releases in exchange for payments. File stop notice/mechanic liens. With supervisor approval, refer to attorney, as necessary. Follow up on daily activity.
• Recover Bad Debt through appropriate channels when necessary.
• Reconcile assigned accounts, provide documents as requested, execute credit reference and process return mail.
• Maintains punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.

Qualifications: Associates Degree from a fully accredited college in Business or other closely related field; and a minimum of three years of directly related experience in credit collections preferably in a heavy industrial environment; or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.

)Peterson Holding Company is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A drug screen and background check is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $33.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• Day shift

Weekly day range:

• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hillsboro, OR: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Accounts receivable: 3 years (Preferred)
• Collections: 2 years (Preferred)
• Customer service: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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