Senior Credit Administrator

REXEL•Santa Fe Springs, CA

About The Position

We are looking for a Senior Credit Administrator to join our Talley team in Santa Fe Spring, CA! Summary: The Senior Credit Administrator is responsible for managing credit risk, credit limits, and complex reconciliations for assigned accounts, ensuring timely collections and supporting business growth through effective credit management. This role also serves as a backup for credit coverage within the department. Advanced Excel proficiency is essential for analyzing complex financial data, building credit models, and generating insightful reports.

Requirements

5+ years of credit administration experience in distribution, wholesale, or manufacturing
Proven experience approving credit limits and recommending higher limits to senior management
4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Required
Finance, Accounting, or a related field
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and perform credit risk assessments
Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and macros
Demonstrated sound judgment and consistent adherence to credit policies
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to manage customer relationships professionally, including handling sensitive situations
Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-paced environment
Strong time management and organizational skills
Adaptability to changing work environments and competing demands
Dependable with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across functional teams

Responsibilities

Account monitoring and payment collection by maintaining direct customer contact, reviewing accounts receivable aging reports, resolving invoice disputes, and coordinating with Billing to minimize outstanding balances and ensure timely payments
Conduct comprehensive credit analysis by collecting and evaluating financial data in compliance with company policies, continuously assessing creditworthiness, and preparing detailed credit performance reports for senior management reviews
Collaborate closely with sales and customer service teams, as well as rebate customers, to address credit-related issues, support monthly rebate targets, and strengthen customer relationships within assigned territories
Review over-limit accounts, approve credit limits within authorized thresholds, and evaluate requests for higher limits, providing recommendations for senior management approval
Leverage advanced excel capabilities—including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, macros, complex formulas, and data modeling—for comprehensive credit risk analysis
Develop and maintain dashboards to effectively track account performance and credit risk exposure
Perform additional duties as assigned to support the credit function and overall business objectives
Participate in weekly Company Big Goal meetings
Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information as required by Talley
Display strong work ethic and honesty and adheres to all company policies and procedures
Engage in work with a high sense of urgency, highly organized, and detail-oriented
Be open to change and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations
Display Talley’s mission, shared principles, and the Big Goal in all employee interactions
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
401K with Employer Match
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
Tuition Reimbursement
Health & Wellness Programs
Flexible Spending Accounts
HSA Accounts
Commuter Transit Benefits
Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
Employee Discount Programs
Professional Training & Development Programs
Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within