Job Description

“Join the Acme Brick Family”

CREDIT ASSISTANT

FLSA Status:  Non-exempt

Acme Brick Company (a Berkshire Hathaway Company) is an organization of professionals in the manufacturing and building material distribution industry.  We manufacture brick and distribute our own brick as well as brick and associated products manufactured by others.  We operate in 13 states with a philosophy that we are much more than a brick manufacturer and distributor.

Summary

We are currently seeking a “best in class” Credit Assistant with excellent organization skills and a personable disposition.  The ideal candidate has a natural ability to roll with the punches, being flexible to handle anything that might come their way. You will provide local office support to the Sales Manager, Sales Representatives and customers in the area of credit and collections. Responsible for daily credit processing, account maintenance, evaluation and reconciliations as well as collection efforts. You will be a strong and reliable support to company operations, maintaining procedures, communication and customer service.  Not only will your efforts allow us to achieve organizational efficiency, you will nurture the pleasant work environment our people love.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (other duties may be assigned)

·       Collection of accounts receivable and customer contact on past due accounts as well as preparation and filing of lien and bond documents.

·       Account reconciliation research including disputes, cash in advance and open balances

·       Research and evaluation of credit for new accounts and updates for existing accounts, including recommendations to the local Sales Manager.

·       Daily credit processing and account maintenance

·       Point of sale and local payments reconciliation including bank deposits and cash handling.

Skills and Experience Required for Success

·       2+ years of experience in an office setting

·       Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills

·       Must be proficient in Microsoft Office and Excel (JDE experience preferred)

Competencies Required for Success

·       Integrity

·       Initiative

·       Teamwork

·       Customer Service Orientation

·       Relationship Building

·       Quality Focused

Education

·       High school diploma or equivalent required; some college is preferred. 

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.