CREDIT & COLLECTIONS ASSISTANT

A credit and collections assistant will be responsible for completing the day-to-day accounts receivable application functions in a timely and efficient manner while optimizing relationship with field personnel and sustaining internal controls as outlined in their responsibilities. In addition, will need to assist other credit team members as required. The day-to-day assignments of this position may vary and as such, the position requires a strong ability to multi-task.

Minimum Requirements:

• Must possess a working knowledge of accounting and/or business and two years of experience working in credit and collections and/or customer service functions.
• Must be reliable and flexible with schedule, especially during high volume periods.

Preferred Requirements:

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  Three to five years of credit & collections experience in the Texas construction industry. Knowledge of JD Edwards.

  
  

Duties and/or Responsibilities:

• Timely and accurate application of all cash receipt deposits to customer accounts and all cash sales invoices. Reconcile against deposit detail to ensure that all transactions have been posted.
• Organization of supporting documentation to include filing, scanning preparation and packaging documents for storage.
• Processing of all internal washes as required within 24 hours.
• Provide credit applications to potential customers and advise sales regarding credit status on new and existing accounts in a timely manner.
• Facilitate the resolution of discrepancies caused by over or short payment made by the customer. Ensure timely application of customer adjustments related to invoicing inaccuracies. For sales tax deductions - verify the customer's exemption status and adjust off the sales tax accordingly daily.
• Maintain all accounts receivable files. Copy and file all documents.
• Prepare reports and worksheets as requested.
• Evaluate and handle all department calls.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Must be detailed oriented, possess strong communication skills and have strong organizational & planning skills.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality is crucial.
• Understanding of accounts receivable principles.
• Ability to work well in a fast-paced, multi-task environment, and be team oriented.

Veterans:

At Knife River, we are committed to helping our military transition to civilian life. We are constantly looking to add veterans to our workforce and want to make the transition as smooth as possible. There are many jobs within the military that are transferable to our credit and collections assistant:

Army:

Ammunition Stock Control and Accounting Specialist

Accounting Specialist

Coast Guard:

Machine Accountant

Navy:

Accounting Officer

Marines:

Financial Management Resource Analyst

Financial Management Resource Officer

How To Apply:
Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law.

Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

If unable to apply online, mail completed application to Knife River Corporation South, PO Box 674, Bryan, TX 77806.