Credit Manager

Agri-Fab is a leader in the lawn and garden marketplace with shipments reaching around the globe. We've been proudly fulfilling customer needs for more than 50 years. As successful as Agri-Fab has become, the core goal has not changed; provide a reliable source of employment for the community.

Agri-Fab offers excellent benefits to include two weeks of paid time off and a comprehensive health benefits package focused on wellness rewards along with 401(k), company paid life insurance and an onsite daycare . And that is just the start! Other benefits include tuition reimbursement, earned wage access, discounts, 10 Paid Holidays, and more!

**This position is not eligible for sponsorship**

Job Summary:

The Accounts Receivable/Credit Manager:

· Develops a network of contacts in the credit community- example: NACM Credit Groups.

· Maintains and/or cultivates Business Credit relationships with major national retailers.

· Stays abreast of changes and updates in the ever-evolving business environment.

· Analyzes financial statements for health of new, prospective, or existing customers to determine credit worthiness.

· Manages credit applications and approval of accounts for open credit.

· Sets credit limits within company guide lines on credit policy.

· Follows specific procedures and routines to collect funds on behalf of the Company and manages the accounts receivable aging, including collections.

· Identifies past due invoices on aging, and collects money for business accounts.

· Identifies and resolves any issues with customers that may be preventing the payment of invoices- including: discrepancies in the order, shipping, returns, etc.

· Performs work carefully with close attention to detail. Accurately and thoroughly see tasks to completion.

· Performs month-end, quarter-end and year-end tasks as required.

· Oversees, supports and acts as a backup for A/R team on a daily basis to ensure all tasks are completed in a daily/timely manner.

Essential Functions of Credit/Accounts Receivable Dept:

· Receives and records, cash, checks, electronic payments and credit memos and applies to appropriate customer invoice or account.

· Uses computers and accounting or ERP software to enter data, store, and analyze information.

· Codes documents and transactions according to established procedures.

· Tracks deductions until final resolution.

· Checks figures, postings, and documents for correct entry, mathematical accuracy and proper coding.

· Reconciles and reports discrepancies found in records.

· Locate and monitor overdue accounts, using computer records and a variety of automated systems.

· Assists with collections.

· Debits, credits, and totals accounts on computer spreadsheets and databases.

· Prepares customer correspondence.

· Documents communications, actions taken, and account status and maintains open communication with Finance manager and other team members to facilitate cross-functionality of department.

· Uses technology according to company guidelines in a way to be efficient and accurate.

· Sorts and files, and performs miscellaneous clerical duties.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

· Communication - Excellent interpersonal communication skills to interact effectively with peers, subordinates, engineers, managers, customers and vendors as required

o Listening - Gives full attention to listening and understanding; asks questions as appropriate and does not interrupt at inappropriate times.

o Reading and Writing - Understands work-related documents; communicates information in emails and documents so others understand

o Speaking - Talks on the phone or in person or in front of a group to convey information so others understand.

· Professionalism

o Self-Control - Maintains composure, keeps emotions in check, controls anger, and avoids aggressive behavior, even in difficult situation.

o Stress tolerance - Accepts criticism and deals calmly and effectively with high-stress situations.

o Cooperation - Energetic, enthusiastic, and assertive, and works in a constructive and cooperative manner with employees at all levels.

o Dependability - Demonstrates reliability, responsibility and dependability.

o Integrity - Displays honesty and ethical behavior.

o Confidential - Maintains confidentiality of information.

o Initiative - Persists in the face of obstacles and is willing to take on responsibilities and challenges.

o Etiquette – Practices good manners and sets an example of proper ‘office etiquette’

· Clerical and Customer Service

o Administration - Knowledgeable of administrative and clerical processes, such as managing files and records, office procedures and terminology.

o Service - Provides high-level of customer and personal services.

· Software Skills

o Microsoft Office Suite - Fluent in Spreadsheet Software (Excel), Word Processing Software (MS Word), Contact Management Software (Outlook), at a minimum

o Enterprise - ERP Software (MTMS)

o Internet – Navigates customer websites and researches information on the Internet

· Reasoning Skills

o Problem Solving - Demonstrates effective and creative problem-solving and reasoning skills; Investigates issues and develops solutions

o Problem Sensitivity - Recognizes when something is wrong or likely to go wrong.

o Logic - Applies common sense when following written and oral instructions.

o Getting and Processing Information - Reads reports, analyzes data and identifies root causes for findings.

o Innovation - Displays openness to and champions creative alternative solutions and options

· Math and Accounting Skills

o Ability to add subtract, multiply or divide quickly and correctly.

o Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices and the reporting of financial data.

Education and Expertise Required

· Associate’s Degree in Accounting or 3-years minimum experience

· Experience in Credit, Accounts Receivable and collections preferred

· Expert in Spreadsheet Software- Excel

· Proven team leadership experience.

Work Environment

· This job is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment.

Physical Requirements

· Ability to see details at close range (within a few feet of the observer).

· The majority of the time is spent sitting, with some walking about in the office.