Position : Credit and Collections Representative

Location : San Antonio, TX

Duration : 12 Months Contract

Total Hours/week : 40.00

1st Shift

Description:

• Responsible for the resolution of all credit issues that may pose a financial risk to Client.
• Monitoring of over $3.5billion annual sales across 5,000 accounts.
• To analyze financial statements, credit references, and 3rd party credit reports in order to assess credit worthiness and recommend appropriate credit limits for new and existing customers.
• To review suspended/blocked orders for marginal/high risk accounts in which credit decisions are made.
• Responsible for continuous improvement activities by developing and implementing efficiencies within the department that will add value to the process. Participate and facilitate lean initiatives such as shift start up meetings.
• Interact with external customers, business controllers, distributor relations, sales force, customer service and related transactional groups in order to accomplish the tasks .
• The ability to resolve complex credit issues independently and handle the most sensitive issues with both internal and external customers.
• To understand and have a strong knowledge of department policies and procedures as they pertain to the job function.

Required:

• 1. 1-3 years’ experience in credit and collections related functions
• 2. Analysis of financial statements & 3rd party reports
• 3. Familiarity with ERP system
• 4. Strong analytical/problem solving skills
• 5. Superior customer service skills
• 6. Solid communication and interpersonal skills
• 7. Working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• 8. Bachelor's degree

Preferred:

• 1. 3-5 years’ experience in commercial credit function
• 2. Direct experience with SAP
• 3. Strong Microsoft excel skills
• 4. Experience working in a regional shared service center
• 5. Master's Degree