Credit Manager (Edmonton)

Are you a self motivated and dependable individual? Do you have the organizational skills and attention to detail necessary to properly manage your workflow? Can you approve credit applications and collect monies on past due balances? If you’ve answered yes to these questions, then come join our team at Bartle & Gibson! DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Manage major customers within accounts receivable portfolio - Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers and internal/external partners - Conduct regular reviews of customer's detailed aged trial balance to ensure all open items are closed within a reasonable time period - Verify the accuracy of invoices and other accounting documents - Work closely with Sales team and communicate the status of customer accounts - Handle and resolve inquiries from customers, branch staff via telephone or email - Set up customer accounts and deposit accounts - Investigate and approve credit applications to new customers - Grant credit levels to customers and/or approve increases and releases to customers - Generate customer's monthly statements; send to customers - Reconciliation of credit accounts - Investigate questionable data and recommend actions to resolve discrepancies - Follow up with customers and conduct collection calls on outstanding accounts - Present a professional image at all times and provide quality service to all customers - Minimize company risk while sustaining healthy profitable customer relationships - Demonstrate effective risk reduction collection strategies and negotiation techniques - Proactively seek ‘root causes’ of late payments and recommend end process improvements to drive efficient and effective operational performance - Managing and supervising the credit department - Complete other duties as assigned SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES - Efficient time management including prioritizing, organizing and planning effectively to meet all deadlines - Strong math, analytical skills and problem-solving skills; ability to make quick decisions - Self-motivated; able to function effectively both independently and contribute to a team - Talent to assert themselves and communicate professionally in a clear and direct manner - Proven ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced work environment - Excellent interpersonal skills and communication skills, both verbal and written as well as proven active listening skills - Attention to detail; ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing and entering financial information - Be honest and trustworthy; maintain confidentiality of all financial files - Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of management and internal/external customers EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION - Minimum of a High School diploma required - Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) - Customer Service experience required - Minimum 2 years of experience working in creditrequired Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening, including credit and criminal record checks. Employment is subject to screening completion that is satisfactory to Bartle & Gibson. BENEFITS - Company paid advantages - Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) - RRSP match - Personal Milestone Recognition Program - Perkopolis Partnership - Employee Referral Bonus Program - Employee discounts on plumbing, electrical and heating products OUR MISSION Supplying the right solutions at the right time with our expert customer care throughout Western Canada. OUR VISION Be the preferred wholesaler by providing superior customer experiences. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.ca/job/2psdaa