Credit Associate

CARROLL DISTRIBUTING AND CONSTRUCTI•Ottumwa, IA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Carroll Construction Supply is looking to hire an experienced Credit Manager Assistant. This position will assist the Credit Department in reducing bad debt by assessing the creditworthiness of potential new customers and conducting periodic reviews of existing customers. Duties and Responsibilities: Manage customer onboarding, credit monitoring and collections. Regular review of receivable aging reports to identify accounts that require follow up. Research, document and resolve outstanding issues and balances. Resolve escalated collection issues. Interface with customer and sales team to assist in collection as required. Ensure accounts receivable balances are maintained at appropriate levels for the economic environment and business situation. Consult and work closely with management and appropriate staff on complex collections and/or situations requiring extraordinary efforts to resolve. Provide reporting on highest risk accounts including recommendation for resolution. Build strong customer relationships to create maximum value, routinely communicate via email and telephone with customers and internal associates. Oversee the filing of liens, lien releases and consult with legal counsel when appropriate. Establish and maintain external business/industry relationships including attorneys, collection agencies and other credit associations. Continuously seek out new ways to automate, streamline, or eliminate tasks in the credit department to improve processes and reduce costs. QualificationsPerks to being a part of the Carroll team! Excellent Compensation and Benefits: Employee Stock Ownership Program 401K Flex Spending Account Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Company paid Life Insurance Company paid Long Term Disability Short Term Disability Supplement Assurity plans offered Accrued Paid Time Off If you are the hardworking self-starter that wants to be a part of a growing & winning team then apply online with cover letter and resume OR mail to: Carroll Construction Supply Attn: Sarah Becker 207 W. 2nd Street, Ste 3 Ottumwa, IA 52501

Responsibilities

Manage customer onboarding, credit monitoring and collections.
Regular review of receivable aging reports to identify accounts that require follow up.
Research, document and resolve outstanding issues and balances.
Resolve escalated collection issues.
Interface with customer and sales team to assist in collection as required.
Ensure accounts receivable balances are maintained at appropriate levels for the economic environment and business situation.
Consult and work closely with management and appropriate staff on complex collections and/or situations requiring extraordinary efforts to resolve.
Provide reporting on highest risk accounts including recommendation for resolution.
Build strong customer relationships to create maximum value, routinely communicate via email and telephone with customers and internal associates.
Oversee the filing of liens, lien releases and consult with legal counsel when appropriate.
Establish and maintain external business/industry relationships including attorneys, collection agencies and other credit associations.
Continuously seek out new ways to automate, streamline, or eliminate tasks in the credit department to improve processes and reduce costs.