Credit Coordinator

The Distribution Group Inc•Grand Rapids, MI

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Van Eerden Foodservice is a fourth-generation, family-owned foodservice distributor celebrating over 100 years of Delivering a Great Customer Experience! We believe nothing brings food and families together like sharing a meal. By serving our customers and employees, we allow others to do what the VE family values as an important family tradition – share a meal with friends and family. Rooted in quality and service, we strive to deliver Fresh Ideas, Fresh Products, and Fresh Solutions to our customers each and every day. We are more than a food company - we are a family company treating our team like family and a customer company focusing on Great People, Delivering a Great Customer Experience! As the Credit Coordinator, you will be supporting the organization through the administration of credit department activities. This position is responsible for managing all Credit Department aspects of assigned Van Eerden Program, Bid (Schools) and Produce Company accounts. This is a full-time, on-site position in our office located in downtown Grand Rapids, MI.

Requirements

Level of reading, communication and math skills commensurate with a high school diploma or GED.
Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail
Experience in Microsoft Office utilizing Microsoft Excel and Word
Must be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-task environment.

Nice To Haves

Recent college graduates strongly preferred but not required.
2+ years of related work experience is preferred.
Experience with MS Dynamics, A/R, credit, and collections is a plus.

Responsibilities

Coordinate new account set–up. Process new account applications; compile all required documents, pull credit reports, check trade references, assign payment terms.
Set up new accounts in AFS, Dynamics and FTNI according to written procedures.
Send out customer statements of account, invoice, and credit memo copies as requested by customers, sales, or credit personnel.
Manage all Credit Department aspects of assigned Program, Bid (school), and Produce Company accounts. Including enforcement of credit terms and follow-up to resolve account discrepancies.
Work with all company divisions and accounts payable to manage inner-company receivables.
Primary back-up for Cash Application Coordinator position.
Prepare and send out correspondence and communication as directed.
Other duties as assigned.