Hattiesburg, Mississippi
Credit Analyst Job Opening in Hattiesburg, Mississippi - Hood Industries, Inc. is a blend of wood manufacturing and distribution concerns that include two plywood and four lumber manufacturing plants, and fourteen specialty wood product distribution operations, located in thirteen states serving the northeast, southeast and southwest United States.
If you are a high performing credit professional with a detail-oriented personality, our role as a Credit Analyst in our corporate office located in Hattiesburg, MS is right for you.
This position is responsible for managing credit and collections activities for an average of 1,400 customers, accounting for sales of $20-30M annually.
Key Responsibilities
Analyze credit data (including but not limited to credit applications and financial statements) to determine the degree of risk involved in extending credit.
Make decisions to approve or deny the extension of credit up to $25,000 within set credit authority established by senior management and state/federal laws.
Establish credit limits for new customers.
Review credit limits for existing customers.
Approve credit orders when account is over limit or past due.
Apply payments to appropriate A/R detail accounts. Investigate and follow-up with any discrepancies.
Conduct collections activities for accounts receivable. Notify customers of delinquent accounts and amount past due. Make all reasonable attempts to collect account balances.
Build external and internal customer relationships. Ensure office cooperation with other departments, to maximize efficiency within the company.
Ensure proper documentation as it relates to customer and sales/use tax files.
Ensure compliance with applicable policies and procedures.
Required Education and Experience
High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree or other post-secondary coursework related to business, accounting, finance, etc. highly preferred.
We are looking for a candidate with 2-3 years of credit or accounting related experience with exposure to accounts receivable. Candidates must have general knowledge of credit/collections. Must be organized and have good communication and interpersonal skills. Must have computer skills and intermediate Excel spreadsheet experience.
Notary public certificate preferred.
Additional Information
Some travel required: < 10%
Employee benefits including medical, dental, vision, cancer, life, 401k, LTD, available first of the month following completion of one month of continuous full time employment.
Hood requires that applicants provide authorization and consent to a background check and a drug screen to continue in the selection process. All employment offers are contingent on meeting our background check standards and successful passing of required drug test. If hired, you will be required to provide documentation indicating your legal right to work in the U.S.
EEO/AA
Job Type: Full-time
Required education:
High school or equivalent
Required experience:
Credit Analysis: 2 years
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