Credit Specialist

NOVO BUILDING PRODUCTS•Zeeland Charter Township, MI

3d•$18 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Credit Specialist is responsible for reviewing credit applications and past due accounts. They will research information from credit organizations in efforts to set up new clients requests for lines of credit and maintain records for customer accounts. As required, the Credit Specialist will escalate issues to the Credit Manager. This position will work simultaneously throughout the day working with multiple subsidiaries that fall within the NOVO brand.

Requirements

High School Diploma with additional training (vocational or technical) in Accounting.
Experience in Accounting or Accounts Receivable field.
Proven working experience using accounting systems.
Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent research, statistical, and decision-making skills with ability to navigate the internet to retrieve necessary data.
Capacity to communicate efficiently with all levels of employees, management, customers, and vendors both verbally and in written form.
Demonstratable ability to multi-task with speed and accuracy while prioritizing tasks.

Nice To Haves

Two to three years’ experience in Accounting preferred.
Strong working knowledge of Excel functions and capabilities to best gather data and tables.
Working knowledge of all applicable governing regulations.
Familiarity with sound business, borrowing, and spending practices.

Responsibilities

Monitors and maintains multi company aging’s to avert payment defaults.
Reconciles any discrepancies such as short pay invoices and any billing errors.
Provides excellent customer service ensuring that transactions are processed accurately in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Receives credit applications to perform risk analyses on prospective clients and uses the findings to determine if credit will be extended.
Responsible for monitoring and maintaining assigned accounts, updating client information as needed in a timely fashion.
Makes collection calls and/or emails to customers in a professional manner.
Processing of customer credit reference requests.
Reviews monthly statements, compiling and providing Excel Spreadsheets of clients specified information as required per individual account needs.
Assists with customer Invoice & POD Requests.
Develops effective and collaborative working relationships with Sales, Operations, and Clients.
Complies with applicable Federal and State laws, regulations, and guidance, including those related to anti-money laundering.
Perform other duties as assigned.