Credit Representative

Cemex • Houston, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Credit Representative is responsible for the collections of accounts receivable within the assigned credit area. The position works closely with their Credit Manager, credit staff, and sales to meet customer requirements and collection goals.  Knowledge of construction lien laws and legal matters is a plus, in order to protect accounts receivable to minimize losses and maximize cash flow. The position must maintain good relations with all external and internal customers.

Requirements

• 3 years collection background, preferred in commercial
• 2 years of directly related construction work experience preferred
• Knowledge of PC Programs (Microsoft Office, Outlook, IBM Notes, SAP ECC, SAP CRM and web applications
• Construction lien law knowledge a plus
• Organizational skills
• Detail-oriented and thorough follow-up skills
• Good interpersonal skills to interact with both internal and external customers
• Manage time effectively to schedule and prioritize assignments
• Manage time and tasks when dealing with emergencies
• Requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, and climbing to a significant degree
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or a negligible amount of force frequently
• Job involves sitting most of the time, but also involves walking or standing for brief periods of time
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear, in order to communicate to employees/visitors

Nice To Haves

• Construction lien law knowledge a plus

Responsibilities

• Monitor, protect, and manage the company's investment in accounts receivable
• Manage individual portfolio of customers for collections
• Contact customers for accounts receivable balances and meeting daily call quota provided by management
• File liens to protect accounts receivable under the assigned customer portfolio
• Handle sensitive customer issues
• Process and complete daily lien waivers and releases
• Maintain a clean aging by resolving customer adjustments in a timely manner
• Present collection updates to management on individual customers
• Partner with all lines of business to ensure total customer satisfaction
• Achieve monthly DSO and collection percentage goals

Benefits

• CEMEX offers both competitive pay and benefits.
• Benefits applicable to this position may include, but are not limited to, medical, dental, vision, 401(k), Paid Time Off, and Holiday Pay, as well as a comprehensive wellness program to help keep employees and their families healthy and well.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed