Credit Specialist
Ferguson · Lenexa, KS · 1 wk ago
On-siteFinance$21.63/hrFull-time
About the role
The Credit Specialist will be managing a portfolio of process focused customers and national accounts.
Responsibilities
- Maintain consistency between credit and collection activities and the organization's overall customer relations strategy.
- Implement credit policies to maintain an acceptable risk level, prompt payments, and minimize credit losses.
- Contact customers regarding delinquent payments, prepare reports reflecting credit and collection status, and identify/address problem debts.
- Manage customers utilizing portals for purchase order delivery, invoicing, and payment, and handle a wide variety of credit and collection functions.
- Handle sophisticated, large, or difficult credit accounts, ensuring positive customer relations and minimizing outstanding debts.
- Participate in associate meetings, communicate concerns to management, and spend time strengthening internal and external relationships.
- Work closely with peers at different credit management levels and support them as needed.
- Support enterprise business and sales objectives through efficient performance of job responsibilities.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in credit management or similar accounting or finance roles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.).
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Benefits
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Mental health coverage
- Gender affirming and family building benefits
- Paid parental leave
- Associate discounts
- Community involvement opportunities
Pay
$21.63 - $32.45 hourly. This role is bonus or incentive plan eligible. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.