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Northeastern Supply

Credit Specialist

Northeastern Supply, Rosedale, Maryland, United States, 21237

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Job Title: Credit Specialist

Reports To: Credit Manager

Location: Home Office - Golden Ring, MD

Pay Range: $21.50 to $26.70

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

Essential Duties And 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

Qualifications

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

Available 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.

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