Privately-held furniture company in Lenoir, NC is seeking a Regional Credit Manager to support the Corporate Credit Manager and Controller.
The Manager will direct credit and collection activities in a designated region in accordance with established polices, practices and procedures in a manner that will result in maximum sales, sound receivables and the prompt conversion of receivables to cash.
Responsibilities:
Responsible for the credit evaluation of new accounts and maintenance of existing accounts through analysis of available trade information, performance, and/or analysis of financial strengths and weaknesses.
Accountable to the Corporate Credit Manager.
Maintains close staff and operational relationships with Accounting, IT, Residential/Hospitality and Design divisions, Purchasing, Advertising and other departments.
Responsible for the daily review of new and held orders.
Ensure assigned accounts are collected, resolved and reconciled on a timely basis.
Assists the Corporate Credit Manager in providing input regarding the formulation and maintenance of departmental goals and strategies.
Manages the collection and maintenance of sales tax exemption certificates for all accounts.
Maintains rapport with trade organizations and other agencies in exchange of credit information.
Attends trade shows, markets as needed
Assists the Credit Manager in receivable analysis, preparing and updating credit department policy SOP’s to be implemented throughout the area
Support Credit Manager with special projects.
Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or Finance/Accounting from accredited college or university.
5+ years professional experience in the area with 3 years’ distribution/manufacturing experience preferred.
Strong working experience with Microsoft Excel and Word.
Experience with JD Edwards financial accounting modules preferred.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.
Proven problem solving and analytical skills.
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