Assistant Credit Manager
About The Position
Scott Electric Company, an independent electrical distributor founded in 1946, is hiring an Assistant Credit Manager at its Greensburg, Pennsylvania office. The Assistant Credit Manager works closely with the Credit Manager and accounting team to monitor customer accounts, evaluate credit information, assist with collections, resolve account discrepancies, and ensure compliance with company credit policies and procedures. The role involves working with customers, sales personnel, management, and other internal teams on credit and account-related matters while providing professional customer service and protecting the company’s financial interests. Employees must execute an Employment Agreement that includes non-compete and non-disclosure restrictive covenants. Applicants must submit to a background check and drug testing.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Economics, or equivalent relevant experience.
- At least 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 about 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
