Assistant Credit Manager

POSITION SUMMARY
Responsible for creating the Company's monthly and quarterly reporting on the credit and collection activities. Responsible for assisting the Credit department in the day to day credit analysis and financial research projects.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Process credit applications for new and existing customers in a timely manner
Evaluate and approve credit limit within DOA in addition to monitor credit risk
Ensure that all necessary information relevant for the decision-making is included in the write up for credit lines.
Provide reports for Senior management where required.
Monitor Lien Notice filing deadlines and collect all job information necessary to include on the filing notices timely
Collection of past due balances on assigned portfolio of accounts
Provide backup support to the Corporate Credit Manager by researching and analyzing total customer credit receivables as necessary.
Assist with and provide backup for the Credit Manager in regard to existing international and domestic letters of credit and other security instruments such as standby letters of credit, bid, payment and performance bonds.
Ensure credit hold releases are done timely after exposure review across companies
Manage preparation of credit reports. Direct collection, organization, analysis and evaluation of credit data and information in preparation of required internal and external credit records, reports and statistics, including those related to federal, state, and local requirements. Develop and present conclusions and recommendations.
Conduct AR calls with all location and discuss all past due to resolve any opportunities
Monitor and follow up on all past due accounts and provide update on top watch list
Assist with special projects as needed
Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS KNOWLEDGE & SKILL:
Ability to collaborate between credit and operation
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to manage analysts' team and be responsible to adhere to credit policy
Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem
Ability to grasp and understand complex business concepts and issues.
Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management using the spoken and written word.
Ability to negotiate and persuade to influence others towards achieving defined goal
Experience using Salesforce.com applications and understanding of ecommerce business
Experience with DNBi preferred
Strong customer service skills for both our external and internal customers
Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a goal.
Good time management skills.
Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
Ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple assignments
Computer Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint). Prior experience with an ERP business system JD Edwards, Oracle, or SAP experience preferred.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor's Degree in related field and three to five years related experience. NACM Certification preferred.
EXPERIENCE:
Three to five years of related experience.
Prior credit experience is required. International credit experience preferred.
Experience
Required
3 - 5 years: Related Experience
Education
Required
Bachelors or better