Assistant Credit Manager

Job Description Our client located in the Smyrna/Cumberland area is looking for a Assistant Credit Manager to join their team.Pay: $60k - $80kDirect HireGreat BenefitsHybrid Schedule 3Days in Office/ 2 days WFH after training periodThe Assistant Credit Manager is responsible for administering the credit and collection activities for the Assigned account territory.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:● Responsible for the credit and collection activities on accounts assigned by the Credit Manager, with an emphasis on deduction, skip and dispute resolution.● Navigates customers web portals to review vendor program debits and remittance information.● Prepares collection spreadsheets to assist in the collection of balances owed.● Analyzes, updates, and reviews credit files on regular basis, recommending changes in credit lines.● Places accounts on credit hold and releases orders as checks are received.● Accepts and processes payments on accounts, including checks by fax and other electronic payments.● Requests financial statements from customers, including the input of data into spreadsheets for analysis by the credit manager.● Maintains good working relationships with the customer's accounts payable personnel and various departments, primarily for the purpose of giving and obtaining information and working jointly on customer problems.● Maintains well organized electronic research files.● Answers phone calls and overflow calls from the Credit Manager, and assists field personnel and customers.● Order credit reports, credit interchanges, and credit references as needed.Qualifications:Competencies:CommunicationCustomer FocusDecision Making/JudgmentDelivers ResultsLeadershipPeople DevelopmentWork Environment/SafetyEducation/Experience:Bachelor's degree (B.S. or B.A.) from a four-year college or university with courses in credit/collections, accounting, financial statement analysis, and economics, or 5 years or more of equivalent work experience.