A bit about us :
Large Industrial Manufacturing Corporation seeks Credit Specialist to join their growing team. This is working on as a part of a team and supports the accounts receivable process.
Why join us?
- Great Benefits
- Great Culture
- Highly Stable High Growth
Job Details
POSITION OVERVIEW :
The Credit Specialist will manage customer account setups and oversee ongoing account maintenance. This role is essential in assessing creditworthiness using external reports, establishing credit limits, resolving account disputes, conducting customer account reconciliations, responding to credit inquiries, and coordinating collection efforts for overdue accounts.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES :
Account Setup & Maintenance :
Establish and maintain new customer records and shipping detailsKeep all customer and sales tax information up to dateCredit Assessment & Management :
Open new customer accountsPerform financial reviews to set credit limitsAnalyze accounts exceeding pre-set limits and provide recommendationsReview and release credit holds as necessaryCollections & Accounts Receivable :
Resolve billing issues and initiate corrections where neededCollaborate with customers or sales teams on outstanding balancesConduct collection activities and recommend actions for doubtful accounts, debt write-offs, and third-party collectionsData Reporting :
Update, review, and maintain departmental reportsManage department-specific spreadsheetsCustomer Support :
Build and maintain positive working relationships with customers and internal departmentsProvide timely responses to customer inquiriesComplete vendor forms and respond to insurance requests from customersAccount Applications & Reconciliation :
Process customer payments and creditsResolve overpayment and underpayment issuesIssue customer refunds and create charge invoices as neededManage bad debt write-offs and recoveriesProcess Improvement Initiatives :
Collaborate with Business Analysts on JD Edwards system enhancementsProactively identify and execute improvements for more efficient workflowsCompliance with SOX & Company Policies :
Follow SOX procedures, maintaining internal control standards as per Company documentationReport any deviations from established controls to a supervisor or managementAdditional Duties as Assigned
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS :
Minimum of 2 years in credit / collections or related fieldStrong analytical skills and attention to detailAbility to work independently and collaboratively within a teamExcellent written and verbal communication skillsHighly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple prioritiesProficiency in JD Edwards is a plus; advanced Excel skills are essentialCommitted to follow-through on all responsibilities
Salary : $52,000 - $65,000
