Credit & Collections Specialist - Corporate in North Little Rock, Arkansas at Rubber & Gasket Company of America

Own Your Work. Own Your Future.

At RGA, you're not just working a job-you're investing in your future. As part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP), you earn real equity and get a voice in a company that treats you like a person, not a number. That means when we grow, you grow. Whether you're starting out or looking to advance, this is a place where your work makes a real impact-and where leadership listens.

Why You'll Like It Here:

• Real Ownership - You earn equity. That means real financial growth, not just a paycheck.
• Supportive, Respectful Culture - We treat you like a pro and trust you to do your job-no micromanaging
• Strong Benefits - Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), PTO, vacation, holidays, and stock ownership.
• Career Growth - Learn hands-on skills and move up fast. Many of our managers started on the floor.
• Purposeful Work - What you build here helps keep America running-schools, farms, factories, and more.

You Belong Here If You're:

• Reliable, motivated, and ready to learn
• Proud of your work and your team
• Looking for more than just another job

Sound like you? Don't wait-apply today and start building a future you truly own.

The Credit and Collections Specialist is responsible for evaluating customer creditworthiness, managing the accounts receivable portfolio, and ensuring timely collections while maintaining strong customer relationships. Based in Little Rock, AR, this on-site role plays a key part in protecting company assets, reducing financial risk, and improving cash flow through diligent credit analysis and collections management.

• Ensure timely and professional communication regarding past due accounts.

• Assess and monitor customer credit to minimize bad debt exposure.

• Maintain accurate credit history and collection activity records.

• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve billing disputes and account discrepancies.

• Analyze new and existing customer accounts to assess credit risk; maintain and update credit files and histories.

• Perform daily collection activities on past due accounts, document interactions, and escalate where needed.

• Research and resolve account disputes, billing discrepancies, and unapplied payments in coordination with internal teams.

• Respond to internal and external credit inquiries, process account reconciliations, and assist with bank deposits and receivables posting activities, when needed.

• Identify and prepare delinquent accounts for external collection efforts or bad debt review.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Balancing assertive collection efforts with professionalism and customer service.

• Managing a large account portfolio with varying terms and risk levels.

• Resolving complex account issues in a timely and accurate manner.

• 3–5 years of credit and collections experience in a business-to-business (B2B) environment.

• Strong communication and negotiation skills.

• Attention to detail with the ability to analyze financial and payment data.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard office software.

• High level of professionalism when interacting with internal and external contacts.

• No direct reports.

• Responsible for initiating credit evaluations and collection actions within established guidelines.

• Work Product & Productivity

• Dependability & Attitude

• Cooperation, Communication & Initiative

• Problem Solving, Trust & Leadership

• Safety & Policy Compliance

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Preferred: Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, or related field.

• 3–5 years of relevant experience in credit, collections, or accounts receivable.

• None required.

• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time.

• Ability to operate a computer and standard office equipment.

• Must be able to talk and hear in English for effective communication.

• On-site at the Little Rock, AR location.

• Quiet to moderate noise level typical of an office environment.

• Fast-paced and deadline-driven.