Credit Department Assistant

AppleOne Employment Services; Stanton (CA); On-site; USD 71,635,000 - 74,501,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision

401(k)

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Stanton, CA is seeking a detail-oriented Credit Department Assistant for a temp-to-hire role supporting the Director of Credit and the finance team in a high-volume B2B environment within the construction industry.

This role focuses on credit applications, customer data maintenance, AR monitoring, billing inquiries, and monthly credit reporting. Strong Excel skills and 1–3 years of relevant experience are required.

Qualifications

• 1 to 3 years of experience in commercial B2B credit, accounts receivable, billing, or a related finance support role.
• Experience in manufacturing, construction, building materials, or a similar B2B environment is helpful.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel.
• Experience using ERP systems and CRM platforms is highly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive financial conversations professionally.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks accurately.

Responsibilities

• Review and process commercial credit applications from contractors and distributors, including verification of trade and bank references.
• Maintain accurate customer master data, credit limits, account terms, and customer profiles within ERP and CRM systems.
• Support preliminary notice and lien-related processes by verifying project details, job locations, and property ownership information.
• Review accounts receivable aging reports to identify past-due accounts and coordinate follow-up activity with the Collection Manager.
• Research and resolve contractor billing inquiries, minor payment discrepancies, short payments, and missing invoice documentation.
• Assist with monthly credit reporting, credit summaries, and portfolio health updates for management review.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Billing

Commercial credit

ERP systems

CRM platforms

Microsoft Excel

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Commercial B2B credit

Education

High school diploma

Accounting/finance coursework

Tools

Epicor Kinetics

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Credit Department Assistant for a temp-to-hire opportunity in Stanton, CA. This role supports the Director of Credit and the broader credit and finance team in a high-volume B2B environment serving the residential and commercial construction industry.

This is a strong opportunity for someone with accounts receivable, billing, or commercial credit experience who wants to build a long-term career in credit operations, risk management, and customer account support. The position offers stability, professional growth, and the chance to work with a collaborative team that values accuracy, communication, and dependable follow-through.

The ideal candidate will enjoy working with financial documentation, customer data, contractor accounts, credit applications, and internal teams. Success in this role requires strong attention to detail, a professional communication style, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and process commercial credit applications from contractors and distributors, including verification of trade and bank references.
• Maintain accurate customer master data, credit limits, account terms, and customer profiles within ERP and CRM systems.
• Support preliminary notice and lien-related processes by verifying project details, job locations, and property ownership information.
• Review accounts receivable aging reports to identify past-due accounts and coordinate follow-up activity with the Collection Manager.
• Research and resolve contractor billing inquiries, minor payment discrepancies, short payments, and missing invoice documentation.
• Assist with monthly credit reporting, credit summaries, and portfolio health updates for management review.

Compensation and Benefits

• Pay rate: $25 to $26 per hour.
• Position type: Temp-to-hire.
• Schedule: Full-time.
• Location: Stanton, CA.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
• 401(k) retirement plan.
• Paid time off and holiday pay.
• Stable, long-term career environment with opportunities for professional growth in credit and risk management.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Process commercial credit applications and prepare complete credit packages for review.
• Maintain customer account data, credit limits, and payment terms in ERP and CRM systems.
• Support accounts receivable monitoring, billing inquiry resolution, and credit reporting.
• Assist with construction-related preliminary notice and lien support documentation.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in commercial B2B credit, accounts receivable, billing, or a related finance support role.
• Experience in manufacturing, construction, building materials, or a similar B2B environment is helpful.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, especially Excel.
• Experience using ERP systems and CRM platforms is highly preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to handle sensitive financial conversations professionally.
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple tasks accurately.
• High school diploma required.
• College-level coursework in accounting, finance, or business administration is a plus.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with construction billing, progress payments, preliminary notices, or lien support processes.
• Experience with Epicor Kinetics or Microsoft Dynamics.
• Prior experience supporting contractor, distributor, or commercial customer accounts.
• Strong analytical skills and the ability to review account activity, aging reports, and payment details.

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

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We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.