Assistant Credit Manager jobs in Beaverton, OR

PARR is the single and total source for home building supplies, solutions, and service for professional home builders of large and mid-sized communities and single custom homes, and for motivated homeowners working on home improvement projects. Our customers and community members know they can rely on us to be the total source of home building supplies and solutions with legendary customer service and quality products.

Headquartered in Hillsboro, PARR has grown considerably from its start in 1930 as a single lumberyard, to one of the Pacific Northwest's most respected brands.

We know that without great people, we can't be a great company. Voted the fourth top place to work in Oregon in 2023, we offer industry-leading benefits:

• Everyone starts earning 2 weeks of vacation per year on day 1, and gains an additional day every year worked up to 4 weeks off
• Employee paid sick days
• 7 holidays
• 2 medical plan options, one with no paycheck deduction (HSA) and our standard plan with a very low $1,250 deductible
• Dental, Vision, EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Massage, Chiropractic and Acupuncture coverage
• FSA (Flexible Spending Account) and Childcare pretax spending programs
• HSA (Health Savings Account) - PARR will match up to $600/year
• Up to 50% match on the first 6% you contribute to your 401(k) after 1 year of employment and fully vested at the end of your 3rd year
• In addition to the 401(k) match, there a 3% profit share contribution to the 401(k), with Board approval
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $2,500/year)
• Annual profit sharing (every full time employee who worked the full year earned a minimum of $2,750 for the 2022 year)
• $1,000 referral bonus

PARR Promotes!

We have a transparent pay structure, and love to promote from within. Our current CEO started with the company as a driver and by being open to change and a self-starter he climbed the ranks to the role he has today. There are many members of our management team who started their careers in our entry-level positions. If you're willing to work hard, there's no reason you won't earn regular merit increases and promotions. There is a LOT of opportunity - PARR is growing fast!

We value our employees like family and are constantly working to provide a safe place to work for our employees. Most of our locations are not open past 5 and all our locations are closed on Sundays.

Our company mission is Legendary Service through Teamwork, and we take that seriously. When you join our team, you're joining a family owned company that's been in business for 90 years, with a well-established reputation as a leader within the building material supply industry in the United States.

Job Purpose

The Assistant Credit Manager at PARR, under the direction of the Credit Manager, will lead the Accounts Receivable (AR) and Credit Department. This includes, but is not limited to assist managing all customer credit limits, account collections, account reconciliation and assisting and supervising clerical personnel.

Every part of AR must connect with the Mission, Vision, and Values of PARR. Every AR function aligns with and helps facilitate the Company's business strategies while working to develop engaged and efficient employees. Located out of our Headquarters in Hillsboro, Oregon. The working hours are Monday through Friday between the hours of 7 am and 5:30 pm.

Salary starting at $77k to $93k a year, Depending on Experience Annual Profit Sharing Bonus.

Duties and Responsibilities

People Management Responsibilities:

• Ability to balance and analyze risk for new business development opportunities while assessing the sales team requests for new customers
• Establish and maintain an excellent working environment for all team members
• Identify and respond to the need for personnel changes on the team and assist in hiring new team members
• Assist to maintain a well-rounded staff through cross training, open communications, and continuing education.
• Foster a service first attitude with the team towards our customers, both internally and externally
• Management of staff scheduling and bi-weekly approval of timecards
• Assist in the employee annual review process
• Performs other duties, ad-hoc reports, and assignments as directed by the Credit Manager

Accounting Duties:

• Monthly review of past due reports
• Supervision of the accounts receivable process to include cash posting
• Assist in the credit analysis of guarantors as needed to support customers credit worthiness
• Assist the Credit Manager with legal files, when required

Qualifications

Qualifications include:

• 3 years of AR experience
• 3 years of people management experience preferred
• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• A bachelor's degree in business or accounting preferred
• Notary preferred
• Mastery of oral and written communication skills
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
• Must be able to operate personal computer, smartphone, and any other equipment necessary for the job
• Must be able to type 50 WPM

Interpersonal Skills:

• Ability to work cordially, professionally, diplomatically and with a high level of customer service in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in dealing with sensitive business matters with internal and external customers of all types. Must maintain confidentiality and accuracy of all information related to company finances and records, particularly, cost of goods purchased and sold.
• Ability to communicate with all levels of management and employees at a high skill level and speak effectively in front of groups. Communication can include, but is not limited to: in-person (verbal and non-verbal), written, e-mail, telephone and public speaking to medium size groups
• Strong focus, planning, organizational and time management skills with the ability to manage changing priorities, handle multiple projects, and do what is necessary to meet deadlines, while maintaining a high degree of attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to function as part of a team, and as a leader within your own team with a positive attitude, strong work ethic and commitment to excellence.
• Ability to think and respond quickly, positively and professionally to constantly changing circumstances.

Working Conditions

This position works in an office environment at a desk with a computer. There may be travel required regularly to various locations within PARR.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to work indoors in a normal office environment
• Must be able to grasp, talk, hear, and operate a computer and keyboard
• Must be able to drive a vehicle when necessary

Direct Reports

Accounts Receivable Representatives, Accounts Receivable Clerk, Department Lead