Credit Support Specialist

Sonepar USA Inc; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 28,929 - 37,195; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) match

Professional development

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock option

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Wellness program

Gym reimbursement

EAP

Job summary

Viking Electric in Minneapolis, MN is hiring a Credit Support Specialist to back the Credit Department with lien waivers, payments, deposits and documentation. This full-time, in-office position offers daytime hours and a base pay range with a comprehensive benefits package.

You will respond to customer inquiries, process payments, research accounts and assist with forms under the Credit Manager. Strong attention to detail is essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Two years of advanced education or a degree in accounting or general business preferred.
• 2+ years of office experience.
• Accounting experience preferred.
• Lien waiver experience preferred.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future.

Responsibilities

• Handle customer lien waivers and daily/monthly credit card payments.
• Process daily deposits and research account information.
• Assist with forms, paperwork and tasks from Credit Manager.
• Respond to customer calls and emails and escalate as needed.
• Prepare and file waivers with supporting documentation.

Skills

Accounting experience

Office experience

Lien waiver experience

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Two years of advanced education or degree in accounting or general business

Job description

There's a Place for You at Viking Electric.

A career at Viking Electric is more than a job. You're investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Viking Electric https://www.vikingelectric.com/about offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building - you can find it here. We operate throughout the Midwest and are part of the Sonepar group, the world's #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being "Powered by Difference" means we respect and value diverse perspectives. At Viking Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Credit Support Specialist

Location: Minneapolis, MN (in office)

Job type: Full time

Schedule: Standard Daytime hours, Monday-Friday

Base Salary: $20.50/hr - $27.00/hr

Compensation for this position includes hourly pay, short-term incentive bonus, and full benefits package offerings. The exact amount of base wage may vary based on experience and skills brought to the role.

What You'll Do

The primary role of the Credit Support Specialist is to provide support for the Credit Department, handling customer lien waivers, daily and monthly credit card payments, daily deposits, researching account information, processing forms and paperwork and other tasks assigned by the Credit Manager.

You will...

• Respond to incoming customer calls and e-mails, in personal and department mailboxes, including working under the direction of the credit analysts and credit manager to fulfill customer requests as assigned.
• Research and prepare all requested lien waivers, including follow-up, and file waivers in customer main files with supporting documentation.
• Process daily and monthly credit card payments using stored credit card information in Eclipse and Billtrust system payments. Forward backup documentation for payments to Shared Services for application and send receipts to customers.
• Prepare and process daily cashbox deposit for department as needed. Review and scan Tax Exemption Certificates into Eclipse. Contact Customers for updated certificates when needed.
• Assist the Credit Department with customer refund request, completion of vendor forms and requests, research disputed AR items, scanning documents, updating customer contact/email information and other duties as assigned.

What You Bring

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Two years of advanced education or a degree in accounting or general business are preferred.
• 2+ years of office experience.
• Accounting experience preferred.
• Lien waiver experience preferred
• Must be authorized to work in the United States without VISA sponsorship now or in the future

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We're proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

Get to know us on YouTube, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram and learn how we're "Powering Progress for Future Generations."

Check out the Viking Electric company page on LinkedIn and follow us for updates.
Check out our YouTube Careers Playlist to see Viking Electric associates in action.
Learn more at https://www.vikingelectric.com/about.
Viking Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

EEO is the Law

Applicants and employees are protected under Federal law from discrimination. To learn more, Click here.

Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision

Sonepar follows Executive Order 11246, including the Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision. To learn more, Click here.