Credit Specialist

Ferguson; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ferguson in Portland seeks an experienced credit/collections professional to align credit activities with customer relations and enterprise goals. You will implement policies, manage delinquent accounts, and prepare status reports while coordinating with teams across the organization.

The role requires solid experience in credit or accounting, along with strong communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in credit management or similar accounting or finance roles preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain consistency between credit and collection activities and the organization's overall customer relations strategy.
• Implement credit policies to maintain an acceptable risk level, prompt payments, and minimize credit losses.
• Contact customers regarding delinquent payments, prepare reports reflecting credit and collection status, and identify/address problem debts.
• Manage customers utilizing portals for purchase order delivery, invoicing, and payment, and handle a wide variety of credit and collection functions.
• Handle sophisticated, large, or difficult credit accounts, ensuring positive customer relations and minimizing outstanding debts.
• Participate in associate meetings, communicate concerns to management, and spend time strengthening internal and external relationships. Work closely with peers at different credit management levels and support them as needed.
• Support enterprise business and sales objectives through efficient performance of job responsibilities.

Skills

Strong communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain consistency between credit and collection activities and the organization's overall customer relations strategy.
• Implement credit policies to maintain an acceptable risk level, prompt payments, and minimize credit losses.
• Contact customers regarding delinquent payments, prepare reports reflecting credit and collection status, and identify/address problem debts.
• Manage customers utilizing portals for purchase order delivery, invoicing, and payment, and handle a wide variety of credit and collection functions.
• Handle sophisticated, large, or difficult credit accounts, ensuring positive customer relations and minimizing outstanding debts.
• Participate in associate meetings, communicate concerns to management, and spend time strengthening internal and external relationships. Work closely with peers at different credit management levels and support them as needed.
• Support enterprise business and sales objectives through efficient performance of job responsibilities.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in credit management or similar accounting or finance roles preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, etc.)
• Strong oral and written communication skills

Benefits:

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

Pay Range:

$20.60 - $41.41

Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles. This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible. Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.

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