B2B Credit Specialist I – Risk & Credit Analysis

Kimball Midwest; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Tuition assistance

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Dress for your day

Job summary

Kimball Midwest, a national distributor of maintenance, repair, and operations products, is seeking a Credit Specialist I at our Columbus, OH location. You will collaborate with Sales on credit applications, perform investigations, and manage credit limits while maintaining confidentiality and following procedures.

The role emphasizes thorough credit analysis, timely issue resolution, and adherence to internal credit policies, with responsibilities spanning refunds, AR statements, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Previous credit specialist or similar experience preferred.
• Previous MRO experience preferred.
• Previous B2B credit experience preferred.
• Experience with Experian or similar preferred.
• Strong phone communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information.
• Ability to read/write numbers and perform basic arithmetic; follow written and oral instructions.
• Successful completion of a 90-day orientation period.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales to evaluate and approve credit applications per policy.
• Resolve credit hold issues to facilitate timely orders.
• Conduct credit investigations using Dun & Bradstreet, Experian, and references.
• Handle escalated credit approvals promptly and professionally.
• Monitor credit exception reports and advise on actions for held orders.
• Review and adjust credit limits as needed to reflect current standing.
• Prepare and submit credit refund requests for review and approval.
• Generate and distribute accounts receivable statements upon request.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Credit Supervisor or Controller.

Skills

Phone communication

MS Office

Confidentiality

Arithmetic

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Experian

Dun & Bradstreet

Job description

Kimball Midwest, a national distributor of maintenance, repair, and operations products, is seeking a Credit Specialist I at our Columbus, OH location. You will collaborate with Sales on credit applications, perform investigations, and manage credit limits while maintaining confidentiality and following procedures.

The role emphasizes thorough credit analysis, timely issue resolution, and adherence to internal credit policies, with responsibilities spanning refunds, AR statements, and