Credit Specialist

NORTHEASTERN SUPPLY INC • Rosedale, MD

2d • $22 - $27 • Onsite

About The Position

The Credit Specialist performs functions including Collections, Account Reconciliation, Customer Service and Cash Application.

Requirements

• Related work experience in supplier commercial accounts receivable and/supplier commercial collections
• Technical skills in accounting, payment posting, account reconciliation, credit extensions, payment plans, etc.
• Planning and organization: an ability to plan and manage multiple projects
• Strong, pleasant customer orientation
• Attention to detail
• Problem analysis and resolution
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• High performance teams and a strong team player
• Computer proficiency: Word, Excel, Outlook

Responsibilities

• Conducts credit collections
• Calls on customers for payment
• Ensures proper follow-up on past due accounts
• Determine payment plans consistent with maintaining a continuing sales relationship
• Gathers information and makes decisions on placing customers on credit hold
• Monitors customer accounts regarding credit limits
• Prioritizes credit line reviews for existing accounts
• Follows up with customers on payment discrepancy
• Sets up new accounts per credit application and reviews necessary support documentation for credit review
• Posting of lockbox, branch payments, EFT payments, online payments; ensuring balances are correct and submitting reports to Finance
• Works with customers to pleasantly, promptly and professionally assist in all their credit needs, requirements and disputes
• Works with sales and management pleasantly and promptly with regard to credit line requests or customer disputes/discrepancies
• Attend monthly credit group meetings off site and by conference calls including related duties to these reports
• Form professional relationships with competitor’s credit departments to ensure the best exchange of information can occur
• Cooperates with Management
• Adapts to changing policies, processes, and procedures
• Adheres to the rules and regulations as set forth in the Employee Handbook
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• You will be eligible to participate in the Company’s benefits program on first of the month after 45 days of employment.
• This includes medical, dental, vision, short term disability, long term disability, life insurance, Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and 401(k) Plan.
• The medical, dental, and vision plans are offered for employees and their families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees