Credit Manager

Gypsum Management and Supply•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree emphasis in Accounting or Finance
Minimum of 5 years of credit related experience
Strong Microsoft office skills
Demonstrated knowledge of credit related laws
Strive to do the right thing by displaying trust and integrity.
Embody the principles of servant leadership, even in a non-people management role, by putting the needs of others first, valuing diverse perspectives by sincerely appreciating and considering others’ opinions and ideas and demonstrating a positive and humble attitude.
Demonstrated ability to work independently and on a team; ability to lead, execute and/or delegate as needed, while also collaborating with others to get the job done.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships at every level of the organization; invest in building relationships with the Field Operations and Field Support Center team members.
Help champion an inclusive working environment by: Empowering others to bring their full selves to the workplace. Celebrating, welcoming, and valuing the different backgrounds and experiences that make up our workforce. Recognizing that all team members are valued, regardless of race, background, tenure, or title.
Ability to self-manage, show initiative, be proactive, and drive results.
Communicate professionally, both verbally and in writing to coworkers and customers.
Must be able to remain in stationary position in an office environment: 70%
Will occasionally move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc.
Must be able to operate basic office machinery.
Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Must be able to problem solve and prioritize tasks.
Must be able to manage stress depending on deadlines and ongoing projects.
Must be able to multitask.
Must be able to receive and analyze information.
Must be able to quickly communicate solutions if problems occur.
Must be able to demonstrate a high degree of sound judgement and initiative.

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 sales team to resolve any discrepancies.
Measure department performance with appropriate metrics.
Manage relations with collection agencies.
Manage relations with credit reporting agencies.
Manage relations with the sales department.
Recommend changes in the credit policy to senior management if necessary.
Create a credit scoring model.
Manage customer credit files.
Monitor the credit granting and updating process.
Accept or reject the staff's credit recommendations.
Investigates the largest customer credit applications.
Visit the largest customers to establish relations.
Monitor periodic credit reviews.
Monitor deductions being taken by customers.