Credit Assistant

Overview

From a small family retail operation in Houston, our business has expanded across the US and S. America to sell over 1 Million tons per year . We supply steel for bridges, stadiums, barges and large buildings but one thing will always remain the same: We treat our customers and employees like family. 

We are looking to add a credit assistant to our Fontana team. The Credit Assistant will review the creditworthiness of individuals or businesses to determine the risk involved in lending money or extending credit.

Our company offers great benefits, from tuition reimbursement to training and development opportunities. We also offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, commuter, long-term disability and group life insurance programs. Come join our team!

Responsibilities

• Multiple reviews of daily orders and approvals
• Validate and approve sales tax exemptions
• Analyze credit and financial information
• Maintain credit/collections records in ERP system
• Assign credit limits within a set authority matrix
• Maintain sound Credit policy while respecting Sales goals
• Communicate credit holds to Sales and Customers
• Heavy telephone and written communications
• Enforce terms of sale and take collection action as needed
• Resolve disputes and deductions
• Prepare documentation to perfect bond claims and lien rights
• Make recommendations to credit manager
• Prepare AR portfolio risk analysis report

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) (preferred)
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong PC skills - word processing/spreadsheets

Preferred Experience:

• Finance or Accounting experience
• Knowledge of security and creditor rights
• Knowledge of construction lien law
• Strong communication & negotiating skills

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies:

• Strong Proficiency in Microsoft Suite of products: Ex. Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Ability to work with Senior Management to ensure financial directives are followed
• Ability to multi-task, work under pressure, meet deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced work environment
• A quick learner, deadline driven, with a can-do attitude are essential traits for our successful candidate.

Disclaimer: The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job