Credit Specialist - New Accounts Job Listing at Rexel USA, Inc in Dallas, TX (Job ID 1BFA386F-B055-4)

Description

The position of Credit Specialist - New Accounts will be based out of our Dallas, TX location!

Pay Range: $22.00 per hour

Summary
The Credit Specialist - New Accounts is responsible for the day-to-day accounts receivable collection, as well as review and management of risk in the extension of credit. Will process all new account requests as well as customer job account submissions.

What You'll Do

• Maintain a process for the collection of past due receivables including clear accounts notations
• Communicate with customers, general contractors, property owners, branch personnel and credit management in a timely, polite, and effective manner
• Responsible for answering on average, 20 inbound calls per day and making on average 5-10, outbound calls per day
• Must gain a working knowledge of lien statutes in each state, review and complete lien releases and joint check agreements for customers and/or general contractors in a timely manner
• Critically reviews customers credit applications, analyzes business credit reports, personal credit reports, and other financial documents in order to make sound decisions in the extension of credit
• Develop/assist with various weekly reports and presentations for management review
• Other duties as assigned

The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrated commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You'll Need

• High School or GED    
• 1+ years of experience
• Experience working in a credit department preferably in the distribution industry

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to multi-task and be flexible to changing demands
• Ability to work in multiple systems
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment efficiently
• Ability to manage, prioritize and meet deadlines of multiple priorities in a short time frame
• Ability to provide a high level of customer service in all verbal and written communication
• Team player with a positive approach to work and to customers
• Detailed oriented
• Self-starter that, once trained, can work without constant supervision
• Excellent organizational skills
• Good listening skills

Working Conditions and Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

Working Environment

• Exposed to unpleasant or disagreeable physical environment such as high noise level and/or exposure to heat and cold    None
• Exposed to bio hazardous conditions    None
• Exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations    None
• Exposed to electrical hazards; risk of electrical shock    None
• Handles or works with potentially dangerous equipment    None
• Travels to offsite locations    Occasionally – up to 20%

Physical Demands

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position    Constantly – at least 51%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location    Occasionally – up to 20%
• Use hands to finger, handle or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery    Constantly – at least 51%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to position ones self to maintain computers in the lab, including under desks and in the server closet    None
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder    None
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to; effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions    Constantly – at least 51%

Weight and Force

• Up to 10 pounds    Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 25 pounds    None
• Up to 50 pounds    None
• Up to 100 pounds    None
• More than 100 pounds    None

“Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.”