Assistant Credit Manager

Berendsen is one of North America’s leading distributors of hydraulic and pneumatic products and services. We have one of the largest dedicated field sales forces in both the hydraulics and pneumatics industries with 42 locations across the US and Canada. With the resources of our powerful North American organization, we provide products and services to move the world, and foster a supportive culture that encourages participation and career development. We are fully integrated with supply, design, and engineering services, in addition to repair and warranty services.
  

We have an immediate opening for an Assistant Credit Manager role in our corporate headquarters in Tulsa, OK.

Job Summary:
 

Analyze credit data and financial statements of firms to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit.
 

Duties/Responsibilities:
 

•  Manage the credit review, analysis, and approval process for commercial accounts in an established geographical area. The review process will include risk/reward considerations.
•  Use of D & B in the U.S. and Canada and other 3^rd Party commercial data and analytics to evaluate accounts. Resource use of internet.
•  Initiate direct communication with customer senior managers to discuss their financial performance, request information and review payment terms.
•  Obtain bank and trade reference information through phone or email.
•  Manage the collection requirements for active accounts in an assigned area. Reconcile A/R, managing credit holds, terms, credit limits and disputes.
•  Initiate weekly collection reviews on all past due accounts based upon established terms, ensuring risk/reward considerations are included in all decisions.
•  Responsible for managing resolution of disputed invoices. Recommend escalation strategies to resolve disputes and/or risk concerns. When necessary, incorporate branch personnel into these strategies.
•  Responsible for monthly aging and past due reporting on assigned accounts as outlined by Management.
•  Propose adjustments as needed.
•  Manage the collection letter process for assigned area and Initiate credit hold and/or change of credit terms. Generate Pro Forma Invoices as required.
•  Special projects as assigned by Corporate Credit Manager.

The Department hours are 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., some shift rotation may occur to cover staff PTO.

Required skills and/or previous experience: 

• Associates degree in business, Finance or Accounting or minimum 5-years related experience in commercial credit and collection management.
• Knowledge of Canadian credit and collection practices a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to exercise authority in identifying and resolving issues.
• Computer literacy with proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Ability to work in a demanding environment, demonstrating extreme attention to detail and the ability to learn quickly.

 What Berendsen can give to you:

Berendsen is a company full of employees with decades of loyal service. We believe there is no resource more valuable than our people. It is the talent, collective knowledge, training, and experience of our employees that will enable us to move ahead. 
 

• Training Opportunities
• Company matching 401K (50% up to 8%)
• Comprehensive medical benefits with both PPO and High Deductible with HSA options.
  • Company matching HSA contribution
• Vision and Dental Insurance
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Paid Holidays, Floating Holidays, PTO (Vacation and Sick)
• Paid parking across the street