Credit Analyst - Electrical Parts Distribution

Sonepar•Addison Township, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A career at Viking Electric is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Viking Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the Midwest and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe. Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. At Viking Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Requirements

A minimum of 2 to 3 years in commercial credit or accounts receivable collections, preferably in an electrical construction-related field.
A four-year degree in a business-related field (e.g. accounting, finance) or equivalent experience.
Must have a valid driver’s license
Limited travel
Willingness to work additional hours to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Professionally and efficiently handle day-to-day activity in the Credit Department by completing assigned duties and maintaining DSO and past-due accounts receivable at the levels set in objectives.
Effectively respond to inquiries from customers, other associates, and outside organizations on customer accounts, including resolution of problems, authorization of new orders, maintenance of billing information, release of confidential credit information to the appropriate people and maintain customer good will.
Utilizing the telephone, PC, Get-Paid Software, and various reports, as well as effective use of personal visits when appropriate, handle all credit department collection activity for assigned accounts, keeping all appropriate people advised of problems and actions taken/required. Meet with Credit Manager monthly or as requested to discuss status of accounts.
Manage sales tax collection and documentation for accounts being knowledgeable in sales tax requirements and documentation in the states for which accounts are being managed
Meet with assigned account managers and complete the Joint Account Review Process each month. Advise and train salespeople in collection approach and collection options. Work together with sales to collect accounts and resolve disputes.
Monitor credit limits for assigned accounts, changing credit limits where appropriate, and authorizing shipments as needed. Handle and manage invoices and other documents requiring special handling to insure prompt payment of invoicing. Utilize Bill trust website for obtaining invoice and statement documents and customer payments.