Credit Representative

Job Description

Our client in Lake Worth is currently seeking an experienced Credit Representative to join their dynamic team in the Credit Department. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining control over assigned accounts, establishing credit relationships with reliable companies, and ensuring timely collection of balances within established credit terms.

Key Responsibilities:

• Effective Account Management: Maintain strict control over all assigned accounts in alignment with our Credit Policy guidelines.
• Cash Receivables Oversight: Closely monitor cash receivables, build credit relationships with creditworthy entities, and collect outstanding balances within credit term limits.
• Collaborative Communication: Liaise with both internal and external sales representatives to convey credit decisions, address delinquencies, coordinate deliveries, manage credit holds, and share essential information.
• Proactive Collections: Initiate contact with customers whose accounts are overdue for payment, ensuring prompt resolution.
• Aging Reports Management: Responsible for managing all aging reports and actively working to resolve outstanding receivables.
• Customer Support: Address incoming customer calls to resolve billing and invoicing discrepancies.
• Regular Account Review: Collaborate with the Credit Manager to review accounts on a consistent basis.
• Order and Credit Hold Research: Conduct research on orders and credit holds, taking appropriate actions.
• Effective Correspondence: Generate email communications and make informed credit decisions regarding problematic accounts.
• New Account Setup: Assist the Credit Manager in setting up new accounts and establishing credit limits.
   

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Educational Background: High school diploma or equivalent; some college coursework in a related field preferred.
• Experience: Minimum of five years of relevant work experience.
• Financial Acumen: Familiarity with reading credit and financial information.
• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Software Proficiency: Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
• Professionalism: Exhibit a high level of professionalism and possess persuasive negotiation techniques.
• Independence: Ability to work independently in a fast-paced credit and collections environment.
• Effective Communication: Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management.
• Bilingual Requirement: Must be bilingual in both English and Spanish (written and oral).
   

Physical Requirements:

• Extended periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Effective communication in English and Spanish.

We are an equal opportunity employer and make hiring decisions based on merit. Recruitment, hiring, training, and job assignments are made without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, or any other protected classification. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.
To apply please email your resume to mpierce@ultimatestaffing.com

Salary : $18 - $20