The posting
Position Purpose:
The primary function of an Assistant Credit Manager is to assist the credit manager in the entire credit granting process, including the consistent application of a credit policy, periodic credit reviews of existing customers, and the assessment of the creditworthiness of potential customers, with the goal of optimizing the mix of company sales and bad debt losses.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist with posting customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions daily
- Check for invoicing and payment errors while posting payments
- Assist with collections
- Work closely with management and sales team to resolve any discrepancies
- Manage relations with sales department
- Recommend changes in the credit policy to management if necessary
- Assist with creating a credit scoring model
- Manage customer credit files
- Assist with monitoring the credit granting and updating process
- Process and investigate all credit applications
- Establish relationships with large customers
- Monitor periodic credit reviews
- Monitor deductions being taken by customers
- Assist with establishing and tracking customer projects/jobs
- Prepare and track lien releases
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- Reports to Credit Director
Travel Requirements:
- N/A
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position in an office environment 70% of the time.
- Will occasionally move about inside the office to access files, office machinery, etc.
- Must be able to operate basic office machinery.
- Must be able to communicate with team and management and be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Working Conditions:
- This position operates primarily in a professional office environment and requires extensive use of computers, telephones, and standard office equipment. The Assistant Credit Manager regularly reviews financial information, customer accounts, and credit documentation while maintaining strict confidentiality. The role requires prolonged periods of sitting, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment. Frequent communication with customers, sales personnel, vendors, and internal departments is required.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Strong Microsoft office skills
- Demonstrated knowledge of credit related laws
- Demonstrated knowledge of Mechanic's Lien Laws
Preferred Qualifications:
- N/A
Minimum Education:
- Bachelor's Degree emphasis in Accounting or Finance
Preferred Education:
- N/A
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of related work experience
Certifications:
- N/A
Competencies:
- Strategic Planning: Demonstrate the ability to develop and execute financial plans that support business objectives, operational priorities and organizational growth.
- Financial Expertise and Innovation: Exhibit financial knowledge, while continuously seeking opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting and analysis.
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership: Strong interpersonal skills allowing effective collaboration with diverse teams. Ability to coordinate and executive collaborative efforts to deliver solutions tailored to specific industry needs.
- Outcome-Driven Decision Making: Use financial data, business insights, and sound judgment to make recommendations and decisions that drive measurable results.
- Collaboration and Problem Solving: Ability to effectively partner with leaders, employees, and teams to address challenges, improve processes and support business success through practical, data-driven solutions.
- Stakeholder Engagement and Communication: Proficient in acting as a primary liaison between diverse stakeholders, ensuring clarity, alignment, and consensus on objectives. Capable of presenting updates, roadmap plans, and metrics effectively to leadership and project teams.
- Leadership and Team Development: Inspire and mentor the team, promoting a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Empower individuals to achieve professional growth and drive organizational success.
- Effective Communication: Proficiency in communicating complex financial information in a clear and actionable manner tailored to diverse audiences. Skilled in utilizing communication as a tool for fostering transparency and trust across the organization.
Work Location:
- N/A
The base salary for this position typically falls within the range of $70,300.00 to $91,400.00 annually. Starting wage may vary based on a number of factors including, but not limited to, the position being offered, location, education, training, and/or experience. SRS Distribution offers additional competitive and non-financial benefits. Depending on the role, associates may also be eligible for performance-based bonus programs, commissions, profit-sharing programs, car allowance or automobile and fuel program, and reimbursement for travel expenses in accordance with company travel policy.
Job Location: Above Structure 2 - Manassas Park
8429 Euclid Avenue Manassas Park, VA 20111
As an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer SRS Distribution Inc., including all its subsidiaries, provides job opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, citizenship status, uniform service, veteran status, marital status, genetic information, physical or mental disability, or any other characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local EEO laws.
If you are an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require a reasonable accommodation in applying for any posted position, please contact Human Resources at US: 855.556.3221, or by email to: [email protected] with the nature of your accommodation request and include the Business name, location and title of the job opening. Please allow one (1) business day for a reply.
All employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen, as permitted by law.
Competitive weekly/bi-weekly pay, discretionary bonuses, 401(k) with company match, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (vacation, sick, volunteer, holidays, birthday, floating), medical/dental/vision, flexible spending accounts, company-paid life and short-term disability, plus optional long-term disability, and additional life insurance. All benefits subject to eligibility.
Should a Candidate be submitted to fill a position by a recruiting or staffing services agency (“Agency”), the Company has no obligation to pay the Agency any fee for submission, offer, placement or any service without a fully executed contract of service covering the engagement.
