CREDIT ASSISTANT

We are looking for someone interested in great career growth potential and an excellent benefits package. A successful candidate for this position will be ready to enter, post, and reconcile batches, research and resolve customer A/R issues, prepare aging reports, place billing and collection calls, and maintain customer credit files. We are looking for a self-starter with great attention to detail with the requirements listed below, and this position would be full-time.

• Qualifications AA or BS/BA degree in Finance and/or 5 years of previous credit and collections experience with substantial work experience in the credit/collections field.
• Knowledge of liens, bonds, joint checks, lien waivers, Notices of Furnishings, and Notices of Non-Payment.
• Assist the Credit Manager in the credit application process, customer accounts, and collections to ensure compliance with all policies and procedures.
• Essential Duties & Responsibilities with Customer Accounts Set up and maintain customer files.
• Responsible for the Credit Applications Process by preparing and ensuring proper documentation is obtained, contacting credit references as required, and submitting to Credit Manager for credit review.
• Detail-oriented professional with good judgment, multitasking ability, and strong customer service communication and organizational skills.
• Team player that supports the credit team but can also operate independently and are a self-starter.
• Work with the Credit Manager to assist, research/resolve payment disputes and issues, and follow up with sales and customers regarding problems.
• Will back up Accounts Receivable by processing and issuing debit/credit memos.
• Assist the Credit Manager in managing accounts, including an ongoing review of accounts, payments, credit reports, issues, etc.
• Assist the Credit Manager with customer collections to ensure timely collections of receivables from open A/R to ensure compliance with credit terms.
• Assist the Credit Manager with credit hold/release of accounts and orders.
• Will back up Accounts Receivable on posting customer payments and deposits.
• General accounting knowledge Computer skills including Microsoft Word, especially Excel.