Credit Assistant

At North Coast, we embrace what makes us unique. As a company with local roots and global reach, we excel at the diversity of our Associates and the different ways each of us contributes to our success. What keeps us at the forefront of progress? Our people. No matter where they work or who they are, we trust their individual skills and qualities and give them everything they need to reach their full potential.
Our Leaders are focused on building customer-centric strategies, inspiring, empowering, and developing associates, adapting to change, and driving organizational efficiencies to deliver results.
This role offers opportunities for growth and career advancement within the department as well as career opportunities within the North Coast and Sonepar network. We collaborate with customers, sales teams, and project managers to manage the credit and collections of accounts receivable while providing best in class customer service.
What you will do:

• Administrative-focused position assisting with the daily functions and operations of the department
• Answering phones, data entry and customer service
• Monitor group email and timely follow-up on requests
• Setting up job accounts, processing lien notices and lien releases, providing trade references
• Process credit applications, setting up new accounts, and customer file maintenance
• Some sales tax adjustments
• Possible light collections
• Other duties as assigned

What you will bring:

• Some accounts receivable, collections and/or sales tax related experience preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong computer skills, intermediate skill level on MS Word and Excel
• Self-Motivated with a positive attitude and ability to work independently and team oriented
• Excellent organizational skills and be able to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to handle a different range of personalities in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to work independently and team oriented
• Willingness and desire to improve skill level through training

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Office environment mainly seated at a desk
• Heavy phone and computer use
• Usual 40-hour work-week Monday through Friday however based on business needs, evening and weekend hours may occasionally be required
• Requires punctual regular and reliable on-site attendance

Salary & Compensation:

• This position is non-exempt and is eligible for overtime
• Pay is $19.00/hour - $20.00/hour, equating to $39,520 - $41,600 annually if working full time

Why work for North Coast?
Own your expertise and your future. Do you enjoy a good challenge? Great, because we value bold thinkers who are excited to take on challenging tasks. We strive to be the best and we share our success with our associates, customers, suppliers, and shareholders. We are always looking to expand our teams to continue to serve our customers and to grow our business.
North Coast Electric, a family-owned business since 1913, became part of the Sonepar USA family in 2019. We have locations in Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Alaska, and Arizona. As a full line electrical distributor, we supply a wide range of electrical equipment to the electrical contractor, factory automation, industrial MRO, and commercial & institutional markets.
Our Competitive Benefits?
401K Plan, Competitive Medical Plans (medical, dental, and vision), Paid Vacation, Paid Sick, Paid Personal, Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Accounts (Health and Dependent Care), Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Reimbursement, Employee Discounts, Long term and Short term disability, Life Insurance and a Definitive Career Path.
About Sonepar USA
Sonepar is an independent family-owned company with global market leadership in B-to-B distribution of electrical products, solutions and related services. Sonepar entered the US in 1998 and continues to grow due to strategic acquisitions and organic growth. Today, Sonepar serves the market through a network of companies with over 400 locations nationwide. For more information, visit soneparusa.com.
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