POSITION SUMMARY:  With general direction, and working within established guidelines, the Credit Specialist is primarily responsible for evaluating and assessing the credit worthiness of prospective customers.  This position is also responsible for monitoring the credit exposure of existing customers, and where applicable, recommending changes in credit limits.PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES: <ul><li>Through a standard systematic credit evaluation, assesses the risk of extending credit to new and existing customers.</li><li>Within predetermined levels of authority, approves or recommends approval (or disapproval) of credit for new or existing customers.</li><li>Identifies when criteria for requiring a customer deposit exist, and collects the deposit payment from the customer for new and existing accounts.</li><li>In accordance with guidelines in the Credit Evaluation Policy, approves (or recommends) the assignment of credit limits or credit limit increases based on the credit worthiness of prospective or existing customers.</li><li>Identifies unrecovered write offs for returning customers and maintains timely communication with internal departments to ensure collection prior to account reinstatement.</li><li>Following standard credit evaluation processes, determines when a deposit and/or advance payments are required for higher risk customers.</li><li>Ensures all documentation supporting the decision to extend credit is included in the customer’s records. </li><li>Reviews, and when necessary, updates the collection strategy assigned to new and existing accounts to ensure the appropriate collection events take place.</li><li>Ascertains and links related customer accounts in the credit and collections system.</li><li>Monitors the existing customer account portfolio to identify and assess the cumulative credit exposure for linked accounts.  Also, analyzes and evaluates any indicators of customer specific financial deterioration.</li><li>Communicates and interacts with Sales and other internal departments to obtain additional information when needed and to discuss the rationale and appropriateness of credit decisions.</li><li>Performs minimal data entry into the Company’s credit and collections systems.</li><li>Documents actions taken on the customer’s account for full transparency.</li><li>Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS: <ul><li>High school diploma or G.E.D.</li><li>1 year of data entry experience.</li><li>1 year of credit, collections, billing, or related experience dealing directly with customers.</li></ul>Must live within a commutable distance from main office:Republic Services14400 N. 87Th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85260 FULLY REMOTERewarding Compensation and BenefitsEligible employees can elect to participate in: • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts.  • Short- and long-term disability. • Life insurance and accidental death &amp; dismemberment insurance. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • Retirement plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.ABOUT THE COMPANYRepublic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services. Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.In 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 41,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.Our company values guide our daily actions:<ul><li>Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.</li><li>Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.</li><li>Environmentally Responsible: We take action to improve our environment.</li><li>Driven: We deliver results in the right way.</li><li>Human-Centered: We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.</li></ul>We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods.   STRATEGYRepublic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets.  We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers.Recycling and WasteWe continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customers’ specific needs.Environmental SolutionsOur comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need.  SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATIONRepublic’s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility. This innovative site processes rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America.We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028.RECENT RECOGNITION<ul><li>Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies</li><li>CDP Discloser</li><li>Dow Jones Sustainability Indices</li><li>Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies</li><li>Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies</li><li>Great Place to Work</li><li>Sustainability Yearbook S&amp;P Global</li></ul>

At Republic Services, we're guided by five essential core values to be Respectful, Responsible, Reliable, Resourceful, and Relentless in all we do, every day. Our highly passionate, professional team is reminded of these principles every time they see the five R's joined together to form the Republic Services Star. It's what makes us who we are, reminding us to keep our customers at the heart of it all.Republic Services, Inc. was incorporated in 1996 with a can do

Credit Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:&nbsp; With general direction, and working within established guidelines, the Credit Specialist is primarily responsible for evaluating and assessing the credit worthiness of prospective customers.&nbsp; This position is also responsible for monitoring the credit exposure of existing customers, and where applicable, recommending changes in credit limits.PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:&nbsp;<ul><li>Through a standard systematic credit evaluation, assesses the risk of extending credit to new and existing customers.</li><li>Within predetermined levels of authority, approves or recommends approval (or disapproval) of credit for new or existing customers.</li><li>Identifies when criteria for requiring a customer deposit exist, and collects the deposit payment from the customer for new and existing accounts.</li><li>In accordance with guidelines in the Credit Evaluation Policy, approves (or recommends) the assignment of credit limits or credit limit increases based on the credit worthiness of prospective or existing customers.</li><li>Identifies unrecovered write offs for returning customers and maintains timely communication with internal departments to ensure collection prior to account reinstatement.</li><li>Following standard credit evaluation processes, determines when a deposit and/or advance payments are required for higher risk customers.</li><li>Ensures all documentation supporting the decision to extend credit is included in the customer’s records.&nbsp;</li><li>Reviews, and when necessary, updates the collection strategy assigned to new and existing accounts to ensure the appropriate collection events take place.</li><li>Ascertains and links related customer accounts in the credit and collections system.</li><li>Monitors the existing customer account portfolio to identify and assess the cumulative credit exposure for linked accounts.&nbsp; Also, analyzes and evaluates any indicators of customer specific financial deterioration.</li><li>Communicates and interacts with Sales and other internal departments to obtain additional information when needed and to discuss the rationale and appropriateness of credit decisions.</li><li>Performs minimal data entry into the Company’s credit and collections systems.</li><li>Documents actions taken on the customer’s account for full transparency.</li><li>Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent</li></ul>QUALIFICATIONS:&nbsp;<ul><li>High school diploma or G.E.D.</li><li>1 year of data entry experience.</li><li>1 year of credit, collections, billing, or related experience dealing directly with customers.</li></ul>Must live within a commutable distance from main office:Republic Services14400 N. 87Th Street Scottsdale, AZ 85260 FULLY REMOTERewarding Compensation and BenefitsEligible employees can elect to participate in: • Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage. • Health care and dependent care spending accounts.&nbsp; • Short- and long-term disability. • Life insurance and accidental death &amp; dismemberment insurance. • Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP). • Employee discount programs. • Retirement plan with a generous company match. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified.&nbsp; Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.ABOUT THE COMPANYRepublic Services, Inc. (NYSE: RSG) is a leader in the environmental services industry. We provide customers with the most complete set of products and services, including recycling, waste, special waste, hazardous waste and field services.&nbsp;Our industry-leading commitments to advance circularity and support decarbonization are helping deliver on our vision to partner with customers to create a more sustainable world.In 2023, Republic’s total company revenue was $14.9 billion, and adjusted EBITDA was $4.4 billion. We serve 13 million customers and operate more than 1,000 locations, including collection and transfer stations, recycling and polymer centers, treatment facilities, and landfills.Although we operate across North America, the collection, recycling, treatment, or disposal of materials is a local business, and the dynamics and opportunities differ in each market we serve. By combining local operational management with standardized business practices, we drive greater operating efficiencies across the company while maintaining day-to-day operational decisions at the local level, closest to the customer.Our customers, including small businesses, major corporations and municipalities, want a partner with the expertise and capabilities to effectively manage their multiple recycling and waste streams. They choose Republic Services because we are committed to exceeding their expectations and helping them achieve their sustainability goals. Our 41,000 team members understand that it's not just what we do that matters, but how we do it.Our company values guide our daily actions:<ul><li>Safe: We protect the livelihoods of our colleagues and communities.</li><li>Committed to Serve: We go above and beyond to exceed our customers’ expectations.</li><li>Environmentally Responsible:&nbsp;We take action to improve our environment.</li><li>Driven: We deliver results in the right way.</li><li>Human-Centered:&nbsp;We respect the dignity and unique potential of every person.</li></ul>We are proud of our high employee engagement score of 86. We have an inclusive and diverse culture where every voice counts. In addition, our team positively impacted 4.6 million people in 2023 through the Republic Services Charitable Foundation and local community grants. These projects are designed to meet the specific needs of the communities we serve, with a focus on building sustainable neighborhoods. &nbsp;&nbsp;STRATEGYRepublic Services’ strategy is designed to generate profitable growth. Through acquisitions and industry advancements, we safely and sustainably manage our customers’ multiple waste streams through a North American footprint of vertically integrated assets. &nbsp;We focus on three areas of growth to meet the increasing needs of our customers: recycling and waste, environmental solutions and sustainability innovation.With our integrated approach, strengthening our position in one area advances other areas of our business. For example, as we grow volume in recycling and waste, we collect additional material to bolster our circularity capabilities. And as we expand environmental solutions, we drive additional opportunities to provide these services to our existing recycling and waste customers.Recycling and WasteWe continue to expand our recycling and waste business footprint throughout North America through organic growth and targeted acquisitions. The 13 million customers we serve and our more than 5 million pick-ups per day provide us with a distinct advantage. We aggregate materials at scale, unlocking new opportunities for advanced recycling. In addition, we are cross-selling new products and services to better meet our customers’ specific needs.Environmental SolutionsOur comprehensive environmental solutions capabilities help customers safely manage their most technical waste streams. We are expanding both our capabilities and our geographic footprint. We see strong growth opportunities for our offerings, including PFAS remediation, an increasing customer need.&nbsp; SUSTAINABILITY INNOVATIONRepublic’s recent innovations to advance circularity and decarbonization demonstrate our unique ability to leverage sustainability as a platform for growth.The Republic Services Polymer Center is the nation’s first integrated plastics recycling facility. This innovative site processes rigid plastics from our recycling centers, producing recycled materials that promote true bottle-to-bottle circularity. We also formed Blue Polymers, a joint venture with Ravago, to develop facilities that will further process plastic material from our Polymer Centers to help meet the growing demand for sustainable packaging. We are building a network of Polymer Centers and Blue Polymer facilities across North America.We continue to advance decarbonization at our landfills. As demand for renewable energy continues to grow, we have 70 landfill gas-to-energy projects in operation and plan to expand our portfolio to 115 projects by 2028.RECENT RECOGNITION<ul><li>Barron’s 100 Most Sustainable Companies</li><li>CDP Discloser</li><li>Dow Jones Sustainability Indices</li><li>Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies</li><li>Fortune World’s Most Admired Companies</li><li>Great Place to Work</li><li>Sustainability Yearbook S&amp;P Global</li></ul>

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