Area Credit Coordinator

Job Name: Area Credit Coordinator
Name of the Company: US Foods
Location: NY, PA, RI, NJ, WV, NH, CT, VA
Salary range: $27.00 – $30.00 USD Hourly. Stock options
Job type: Full-Time Employee
Job schedule: Full-Time
Career level: Experienced
Categories: Accounting & Finance

Position Description

US Foods is hiring an Area Credit Coordinator, who will be responsible for providing credit support to the local customers in different locations. The selected candidate will approve credit terms, monitor customer terms and compliance, manage credit holds/releases, collect delinquent accounts, and negotiate payment schedules if required. They will communicate with local account sellers, Support Office third party collections, and customers with some degree of authority and using existing systems and procedures. The Area Credit Coordinator will gather financial and other credit information to be used in risk analysis to develop or modify credit limits for potential or existing customers. The pay for this role ranges from $27.00 to $30.00 per hour, depending on experience and location.

Responsibilities

– Approve credit terms based on approval matrix
– Monitor customer terms and compliance
– Manage credit holds and releases
– Collect delinquent accounts
– Negotiate payment schedules as required
– Maintain collection communications with local account sellers, Support Office third-party collections, and/or customers with some degree of latitude and judgment using existing systems and procedures
– Gather financial and other credit information to be used in risk analysis to develop or modify credit limits for potential/existing customers
– File or assist the manager or supervisor with UCC filings if applicable
– Participates in special projects or tasks as assigned/requested by manager or supervisor

Qualifications

– High School Diploma or GED Required
– Associates degree or Credit Business Associate (CBA) Certification is desired
– 2 years’ data entry experience working in Credit/Collections performing account reconciliations or in a financial related role is required
– 1-2 years’ approving credit terms, managing portfolio for adherence to credit terms, collecting amounts due, and resolving aged items is required
– 1-2 years’ experience utilizing D&B, and other financial & risk management tools required
– Food service or similar distribution experience is desired
– Intermediate MS Office skills required with strong Excel skills (ability to create pivot tables, VLOOKUP and basic formulas required)
– Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing in a clear and concise manner under pressure so others will understand while collaborating cross functionally with internal and external stakeholders
– Ability to work using multiple screens using different applications while balancing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
– Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to find the root cause of issues
– Must have attention to detail while working independently and in a professional manner
– Must be able to perform data entry and focus on work for 8 hours a day

US Foods also offers benefits like 401k Matching/Retirement savings, Disability Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, and Paid vacation.