Credit And Collections Specialist

Schaedler Yesco Distribution, a proudly local, independent, family and employee-owned electrical distributor is now hiring for a Credit and Collections Specialist. Now in our 100th year of business, we pride ourselves on our best-in-class culture, amazing working environment, and customer-focused approach to all we do.

At Schaedler Yesco, we not only offer a great working environment, but we also offer:

• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

• Competitive Salary

• Quarterly bonuses that are not tied to individual metrics or performance.

• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.

• A generous PTO package.

• 401k plan with 3.5% match

We work Hard, but we go home Happy!!

Summary/ Objective:

This position is responsible for managing all aspects of the companys accounts receivable. Primary tasks include analysis of customer applications for credit sales, collection of outstanding receivables on a timely basis, reconciling customer deductions, and maintaining accurate accounts receivables records.

Essential Functions:

• Review, investigate, process and approve/decline all new credit applications.

• Periodic review of limits and credit status with data base subscriptions to manage financial risk on existing accounts.

• Set up and manage customer file maintenance records.

• Recommend placing accounts for collection, negotiating payoffs/payment plans and bankruptcy proceedings. Work with collection agencies and attorneys on delinquent accounts in conjunction with Finance Manager.

• Review customer records for service charge processing.

• Research and resolve customer billing issues by communicating with customers and sales in timely and courteous manner.

• Periodic checking of open order status queue for hold orders/direct hold orders to be released.

• Process credit card payments.

• Process online electronic customer website/portal invoicing.

• Review and correct all remittance discrepancies and issues.

• Review and maintain tax records for tax exempt customers.

• Maintain customer records electronically and assist with yearly audit functions.

• Participation in local credit management group.

Competencies:

• Establish solid working relationships with employees and customers

• Check and respond to e-mails, voice mail and Eclipse messages continually throughout the day

• Attend all required internal SYD training and meetings.

• Well-developed oral and written communication skills

• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, etc.)

• Adhere to and support SYD values, Integrity, Profitability, Accountability, and Teamwork

• Demonstrated strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment: