Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributor, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.
The Senior Credit Specialist is responsible for analyzing and assessing the creditworthiness of customers using external credit risk management reports to determine appropriate credit limits, research account disputes and bill discrepancies, perform customer account reconciliation, respond to credit inquiries from external and internal customers, and identify delinquent accounts requiring external collection efforts. This position is responsible for leading process‑improvement initiatives that strengthen team effectiveness and for overseeing all credit‑related activities associated with new acquisitions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Credit Review and Analysis
Establish new customer accounts
Perform financial research to determine lines of credit
Prepare analysis of customers who exceed authorization limit and make recommendations to the Credit Manager
Review and release credit holds, and ensure there is department coverage at all times for credit holds
Collections/Accounts Receivable
Resolve billing discrepancies and initiate invoice corrections
Work with customers and/or sales agent on resolving outstanding balances
Perform collection activities as needed
Make recommendations to Credit Manager for doubtful accounts, debt write-off and 3 rd party collections
Reporting
Review, update and maintain all reporting
Maintain various department spreadsheets
Customer Record Maintenance
Enter new customer information into correct databasesMaintain customer information
Maintain sales tax information
Customer Service
Maintain strong working relationships with customers and internal departments
Respond to customers in a timely and professional manner
Complete customer vendor forms for manager approval
Respond to customer insurance requests
Support the
Train/mentor new employees to create consistent high-quality output that meets our internal and external customer needs.
Provide backup coverage as needed for
Assist Manager with Department projects.
Facilitate as Team Lead for the Department.
Process Refinement
Work with Business Analyst on JD Edwards system updates, improvements, and error resolutions
Proactively identify and drive process improvements that increase efficiency and effectiveness to completion.
Acquisitions
Assist with all credit‑related aspects of new acquisitions.
Follow SOX procedures and controls, as well as corporate accounting
Responsible for ensuring that internal controls pertaining to processes as documented in the Company's Sarbanes Oxley documentation are adhered to. Any deviation from the documented controls should be reported to supervisor or another person in management.
ABOUT YOU:
3 + years of credit/collections experience or related work experience
Strong analytical skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Organized and detail orientated
Ability to multitask and work well while meeting deadlines
JD Edwards software experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize Microsoft applications, strong excel skills
Attention to detail and follow through on all action items
Must be able to work collaboratively in a cross‑functional environment and ensure timely completion of
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
TRAVEL
Travel not required
Expected Compensation:
$28-32/hour (DOE) + 5% Bonus Eligibility
Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.
All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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The Senior Credit Specialist is responsible for analyzing and assessing the creditworthiness of customers using external credit risk management reports to determine appropriate credit limits, research account disputes and bill discrepancies, perform customer account reconciliation, respond to credit inquiries from external and internal customers, and identify delinquent accounts requiring external collection efforts. This position is responsible for leading process‑improvement initiatives that strengthen team effectiveness and for overseeing all credit‑related activities associated with new acquisitions.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Credit Review and Analysis
Establish new customer accounts
Perform financial research to determine lines of credit
Prepare analysis of customers who exceed authorization limit and make recommendations to the Credit Manager
Review and release credit holds, and ensure there is department coverage at all times for credit holds
Collections/Accounts Receivable
Resolve billing discrepancies and initiate invoice corrections
Work with customers and/or sales agent on resolving outstanding balances
Perform collection activities as needed
Make recommendations to Credit Manager for doubtful accounts, debt write-off and 3 rd party collections
Reporting
Review, update and maintain all reporting
Maintain various department spreadsheets
Customer Record Maintenance
Enter new customer information into correct databasesMaintain customer information
Maintain sales tax information
Customer Service
Maintain strong working relationships with customers and internal departments
Respond to customers in a timely and professional manner
Complete customer vendor forms for manager approval
Respond to customer insurance requests
Support the
Train/mentor new employees to create consistent high-quality output that meets our internal and external customer needs.
Provide backup coverage as needed for
Assist Manager with Department projects.
Facilitate as Team Lead for the Department.
Process Refinement
Work with Business Analyst on JD Edwards system updates, improvements, and error resolutions
Proactively identify and drive process improvements that increase efficiency and effectiveness to completion.
Acquisitions
Assist with all credit‑related aspects of new acquisitions.
Follow SOX procedures and controls, as well as corporate accounting
Responsible for ensuring that internal controls pertaining to processes as documented in the Company's Sarbanes Oxley documentation are adhered to. Any deviation from the documented controls should be reported to supervisor or another person in management.
ABOUT YOU:
3 + years of credit/collections experience or related work experience
Strong analytical skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Organized and detail orientated
Ability to multitask and work well while meeting deadlines
JD Edwards software experience preferred
Demonstrated ability to effectively utilize Microsoft applications, strong excel skills
Attention to detail and follow through on all action items
Must be able to work collaboratively in a cross‑functional environment and ensure timely completion of
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
TRAVEL
Travel not required
Expected Compensation:
$28-32/hour (DOE) + 5% Bonus Eligibility
Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more. Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.
All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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