Credit , F & I, Warranty administrator

The successful applicant will maintain sound and constructive credit policies and practices, administer all credit operations of the company in a manner consistent with a growing sales organization that contributes to the profit and cash-flow of the company, enhance customer stability, and provide for the prompt turnover and adequate protection of the company's investment in accounts receivable. Along the receivables theme, this person will also be responsible for the input and follow-up reconciliation of our vendor warranties. We also arrange financing for the customers, which this person will also arrange for the sales dept.



Job Responsibilities



? Adheres to company-wide credit policies, including general collection policy, trade receivable guidelines for setting credit limits.

?  Exercises prudent control and good judgment in protecting the company?s accounts receivable investment. This requires sound dealings with the field sales force, management and customers including excellent communication and negotiation skills and may require visits with field sales force and customers to establish and build favorable customer-credit-sales relations.

?  understands the customer?s overall contribution to the profitability of the company. Continuously evaluates established credit limits based on service requirements. Proactively works with field to keep credit limits accurate and current. Communicates changes in status timely with field.

?  Facilitates the gathering and proper maintenance of sufficient, reasonably up-to-date information on customers as the basis for a supportable credit decision on an individual order or an account as a whole. Investigates customers and prospects with a view consistent with a sales organization with growth-oriented goals. Communicates results of investigation to appropriate parties in the department and in the field. Encourages healthy discussions and creative solutions with concerned parties in limit setting and collection processes. Actively participates in appeal process.



?  Review new and potential customer accounts, and determine credit limits, including the completion of credit investigation data & recommends credit limits for approval by Credit Manager based upon analysis of financial information, trade references provided by Credit Application & D&B reports.

?  Manages and controls the accounts receivable investment determining the optimum investment in receivables, ascertaining the cash to be realized from such receivables over designated periods of time, assisting in establishing applicable allowance for doubtful accounts, and approving all bad-debt write-offs.



- Visit customers as needed for credit, financial and sales purposes

Oversee the legal conditions of entire customer base; bankruptcy, converted bankruptcy chapters, receiverships, proofs of claim, and preferential claims.



- will submit claims for vendor warranty and reconcile warranty schedules, post payments etc



Regarding truck sales, will help arrange the financing for the sales dept.





Knowledge, Skills and Abilities



Must have solid oral and written communication skills.



Good project management desired.



Account reconciliation skills.



Commercial credit experience is a plus



Strong leadership skills



Organized



Team player









 

Education and Experience



Associates degree or Bachelors Degree preferred but not criteria. Previous/related experience is an asset and will be given consideration.



. Compensation



Monthly salary, range from $33,600.00 - $48,000.00 based on experience, education etc. Plus benefits and 401k plan.

In addition, a quarterly bonus paid on meeting certain credit and warranty criteria, as well as commission percentage on financing obtained.