AR Specialist [A1]

Position Summary
The primary function of the Credit Manager position is being accountable for the entire credit granting process, including the consistent application of a credit policy, periodic credit reviews of existing customers, and the assessment of the creditworthiness of potential customers, with the goal of optimizing the mix of company sales and bad debt losses.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Post customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions daily

• While posting payments, check for invoicing and payment errors

• Work closely with management and the sales team to resolve discrepancies

• Measure department performance using appropriate metrics

• Manage relationships with collection agencies

• Manage relationships with credit reporting agencies

• Manage relationships with the sales department

• Recommend changes in the credit policy to senior management when necessary

• Create a credit scoring model

• Manage customer credit files

• Monitor the credit granting and updating process

• Accept or reject staff credit recommendations

• Investigate the largest customer credit applications

• Visit the largest customers to establish relationships

• Monitor periodic credit reviews

• Monitor deductions being taken by customers

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree with emphasis in Accounting or Finance

• Minimum of five years of credit-related experience

• Strong Microsoft Office skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of credit-related laws

Core Competencies

• Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity

• Embody servant leadership principles by putting the needs of others first and valuing diverse perspectives

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

• Ability to lead, execute, and/or delegate responsibilities as needed

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships across all levels of the organization

• Champion an inclusive working environment by empowering others and valuing diverse backgrounds and experiences

• Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results

• Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing, with coworkers and customers

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a stationary position in an office environment approximately 70% of the time

• Occasional movement within the office to access files and office machinery

• Ability to operate basic office machinery

• Ability to communicate effectively with team members and management

Required Cognitive Skills

• Ability to problem-solve and prioritize tasks

• Ability to manage stress related to deadlines and ongoing projects

• Ability to multitask

• Ability to receive and analyze information

• Ability to communicate solutions quickly when issues arise

• Ability to demonstrate sound judgment and initiative

Launch your career with a national building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members as our greatest assets and invest in training while supporting work-life balance.

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