Credit Specialist

Company: Peckham Industries
Location: Brewster
Posted on: May 10, 2022

Job Description:

Peckham IndustriesLocation: Brewster, NYSalary Interval: Full TimeDate Posted: 03/10/22 Application InstructionsAbout Us: Family by ChoicePeckham Industries Inc. (PII) has been a family-run business since 1924 and we believe our family by choice philosophy delivers value as the trusted supplier of construction materials, products, and services in the communities we serve. Through our extensive network of hot mix asphalt and ready-mix concrete plants, quarries, and liquid asphalt terminals, PII delivers the highest quality materials and custom solutions to thousands of road construction and road maintenance customers. In addition, the company's construction operations include paving and road reclamation services, as well as precast/pre-stressed concrete production and erection of multi-level parking structures, specialty buildings, and bridge components. Become part of our mission by realizing your purpose, serving our community interests, and delivering growth for our customers. Peckham Industries educates, innovates, and applies technology in a way that is safe, sustainable, inclusive, and profitable. Position DescriptionJob Summary: The Credit Specialist is responsible for initiating proper action to maintain the integrity of the accounts receivable. This position is required to be a proactive thinker and demonstrate an ability to make sound, timely decisions. The Credit Specialist will consistently work to further enhance administrative processes and procedures to drive operational efficiency. Essential Functions: Collection calls and/or emails to customers completed timely and in a professional mannerTimely database entry of clear, concise notes regarding customer communications Provide customer service regarding collection issuesResponsible for monitoring and maintaining assigned accountsManage production and distribution of customer dunning letters and processing of credit applicationsOversee processing of customer credit reference requestsProactively review and resolve discrepancies with pending price worksheets, tickets & invoicesSupervise incoming payment process in compliance with policies and proceduresProactively contact plant personnel to routinely resolve any open issues within COD purchasesManage the accounts receivable ledger to ensure that all payments are accounted for and properly posted.Generate and distribute invoices in a timely and accurate fashionManage the review and processing of customer's documents (tax-exempt forms, purchase orders and quotes)Process authorized credit and debit adjustments in a timely and accurate fashionDevelop effective and collaborative working relationships with Sales & OperationsSupport a collaborative team environment within the department and company Position RequirementsRequirements, Education and Experience:1.This position requires superior communication skills and frequently interacts with customers, Sales, operations, senior management, and internal department heads.2.Strong coordination, time management, active listening, oral and written expression and comprehension, critical thinking, and reasoning skills.3.Ability to exercise good judgment with prioritizing tasks4.Goal oriented and task focused5.5+ years of either Accounts Receivable, Billing, Credit and/or Collection experience6.Bachelor's degree7.Proficient verbal and written English8.Legal right to work in the U.S.Other Duties:Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Travel:Position may require up to 5% travel by personal vehicle to offices throughout the state of New York, and New England based on the needs of the business.Work Environment/Physical Demands:This job operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers. This is mostly sedentary, outside of travel, in an office space. The abilities to sit at a desk, frequent walking, bending, or standing, as necessary, are required.Values:At Peckham, you will experience our values wherever you work: corporate offices, plants, quarries, or paving operations. We share a common set of values - safety, integrity, dedication, and efficiency which are embedded in how we show up every day. Ours is a culture where we protect family and friends, our word is our bond, we are committed to serve and results matter. Our values are the foundation of our growth and we believe will pave the way for future success. Equal Opportunity EmployerPeckham Industries, Inc. (PII) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to provide EEO to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.PI177341422

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