Assistant Credit Manager

Scott Electric Company • Greensburg, PA

12d • $86,008 - $95,700 • Onsite

About The Position

Scott Electric Company is seeking an Assistant Credit Manager for its Greensburg, PA office. This role involves working closely with the Credit Manager and accounting team to manage customer accounts, evaluate creditworthiness, assist with collections, resolve discrepancies, and ensure adherence to company credit policies. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and organizational skills, excellent communication abilities, and the confidence to handle credit-related matters with customers, sales personnel, and management.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or equivalent relevant experience
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in credit and collections
• Strong knowledge of mechanic's liens and payment bond claims
• Understanding of accounts receivable, credit evaluations, and collections practices
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to manage difficult collection conversations professionally and effectively
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard office applications
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Must submit to a background check and drug testing

Nice To Haves

• Experience in wholesale distribution, electrical supply, construction, or business-to-business (B2B) credit
• Experience with Infor CloudSuite Distribution

Responsibilities

• Assist the Credit Manager with daily credit and collections operations
• Review customer accounts, credit limits, payment histories, and outstanding balances
• Assist with processing new customer credit applications and account setup
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow up on past-due balances
• Communicate with customers regarding outstanding invoices, collections, and payment arrangements
• Research and resolve billing, pricing, payment, and account discrepancies
• Process and review customer account adjustments, credits, and supporting documentation
• Assist with credit holds, account releases, and credit reviews in accordance with company policies
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date customer credit records
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, accounts receivable, and management to resolve customer account issues
• Prepare credit and collections reports for management
• Assist with collection efforts, including documentation related to mechanic's liens and payment bond claims
• Provide professional customer service while protecting the Company's financial interests
• Maintain confidentiality of customer financial and credit information
• Perform other credit, collections, and accounting-related duties as assigned

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level