Credit Account Specialist

HD Fowler Company; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

Flex Spending Programs

Life Insurance – company paid

PTO accrual 120 hours + 10 days at 90

Discretionary Bonuses & Retirement</n>

401(k) & Roth with up to 5% match

Gym reimbursement

Training programs and skills classes

Safe and engaging work environment

Job summary

HD Fowler Company, based in Bellevue, WA, seeks a Credit Account Specialist to manage accounts receivable and credit decisions for construction projects. You will build strong customer relationships, research information for credit decisions, and maintain accurate files protecting lien rights.

Responsibilities include collecting on accounts, reconciling balances, and coordinating with the Credit Manager, with training provided.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of accounts receivable experience within commercial or residential construction is required
• Professional verbal and written communication skills are essential
• Strong attention to detail with ability to meet deadlines
• Effective problem solving and decision making
• Proven excellent customer service skills
• Self-directed, independent, and a team player with initiative
• Credit/collection experience in construction and lien waivers is a plus
• Exposure to accounting concepts is a plus

Responsibilities

• Call on customers for the collection of accounts receivable
• Research information to support credit decisions and recommendations to Credit Manager
• Set up project files and research lien rights ownership
• File pre-lien notices on accounts
• Reconcile customer accounts and alert Credit Manager of concerns
• Monitor and file lien and bond claims as necessary

Skills

Accounts receivable

Credit & collections

Relationship management

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Customer service

Self-directed

Team player

Construction industry knowledge

Accounting concepts

Job description

HD Fowler Company is the last family-owned distributor of waterworks, irrigation, pump and wastewater equipment in the Northwest. For more than 100 years HD Fowler has been the premier source for superior products coupled with unparalleled expertise and support. We currently employ over 600 people throughout Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Utah and Colorado and service customers in the wider western region including Alaska and Hawaii.

We have an opening for a full-time Credit Account Specialist at our Bellevue, Washington corporate office. We are looking for a candidate skilled in construction accounts, relationship management and adept at problem solving. Full training and support will be provided so that you can be successful at performing the responsibilities of this role.

Responsibilities

• Call on customers for the collection of accounts receivable
• Research additional information as needed to make sound credit decisions and recommendations to Credit Manager
• Set-up project files and research ownership for lien right protection
• File pre-lien notices on accounts
• Reconcile customer accounts and alert Credit Manager of any concerns
• Secure and monitor legal positions on projects; monitoring and filing lien and bond claims as necessary

Personal Attributes, Experience And Education

• 1-2 years of accounts receivable experience, specifically within commercial or residential construction required
• Professional verbal and written communication skills are essential
• Strong attention to detail; ability to meet deadlines
• Effective problems solving and decision making
• Proven excellent customer service skills
• Self-directed, independent and a team player with strong initiative
• Previous credit/collection experience in the construction industry and lien waiver experience a plus
• Exposure to accounting concepts a plus

What’s In It For You

• Pay Rate DOE: $29.50 - $38.90 per hour
• In-Office Hours Primarily Monday - Friday between 7AM-5PM
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Competitive Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits
• Flex Spending Programs for health and dependent care
• $100k Group Life and AD&D Insurance – Premiums paid by the Company!
• Generous Paid Time Off Accrual starting at 120 Hours per year (plus 10 hours at 90 days!)
• Generous Discretionary Bonuses and Retirement Profit Sharing
• Traditional 401(k) & Roth with up to 5% company match
• Gym membership reimbursement up to $50 per month
• Access to wide variety of training and skills programs
• Safe and engaging work environment

HD Fowler Company is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer committed to providing a diverse and inclusive environment free of discrimination and harassment. We respect and embrace the unique backgrounds, talents, and perspectives of all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected characteristics.

We promote a drug & alcohol-free workplace; all job offers are contingent on results of drug screening.

Company Website

http://www.hdfowler.com/