Composites One

National Accounts Credit Manager

Composites One Schaumburg, IL

Job Details

Description

At Composites One our culture is founded on a clear set of Core Values that has at its core Respect, Teamwork, and Communication. Our success is largely attributed to our ability to operate as one Team, respect each other in our daily interactions, and communicate effectively while doing the one thing that is critical to our success – taking care of our customers.  

Are you ready for a rewarding career?

We are searching for a National Accounts Credit Manager to join our growing Finance Team!

Now is the time to move forward and make an impact!

As a National Accounts Credit Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the day-to-day account relationships within our fast-paced, non-secured distribution environment. You will leverage reports and analytics to manage customer credit risk and exposure, ensuring timely reconciliation of accounts.

How will you impact our organization as a National Accounts Credit Manager on a daily basis?

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with national accounts while managing credit exposure and risk.
  • Collaborate with Operations and Sales teams to reconcile accounts.
  • Coordinate with the National Accounts Manager and Sales to support sales initiatives.
  • Ensure adherence to risk management and fraud control procedures.
  • Provide statistics, data analysis, and reporting for accounts receivable.
  • Manage AR reporting and the Escheatment Process.
  • Track collection and bankruptcy accounts.
  • Identify and implement improvements in reporting processes.
  • Review past due activity on non-term accounts.
  • Coordinate payment reconciliation practices and ensure compliance with credit card, COD, and CIA policies.
  • Manage the rebate accrual and reconciliation process and develop rebate tracking and reporting tools for the Sales team and assist in approving new rebate programs and renewing existing ones.
  • Provide backup support for order hold releases and optimize DSO initiatives.
  • Train and mentor credit/collection team members.

Leadership And Communications Skills

  • Demonstrate ability to work with a group to set its objectives, generate allegiance to those objectives and guide and motivate their achievement.
  • Ability to provide vision, leadership and motivate others in pursuit of Company goals, vision statement and core values
  • Ability to delegate responsibility and authority to maximize use of employees’ skills.
  • Ability to effectively supervise employees, including ability to mentor, evaluate and guide staff to increase skill level, morale, and efficiency.
  • Strong, effective written and verbal communication skills.

Required Skills And Qualifications

  • A minimum of 10 or more years’ of experience with credit management in a distribution environment.
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, management, or finance required or a combination of significant related experience and education that is deemed to be commensurate with the degree requirement.
  • Possesses a strong knowledge of account analysis, reconciliation, negotiation, and reporting practices.
  • Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
  • Ability to learn internal database(s) and software system(s).
  • Requires a combination of high energy, empathy, and emotional intelligence to motivate and persuade stakeholders.
  • Self-structure and a high degree of organizational skills are required to manage multiple products and market segments in a broad geographical area.
  • Must be able to work independently in a fast-paced and multifaceted environment.

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

  • Experience in financial statement analysis along with SAP credit and collections functionality a plus.

Why should you join Composites One?

  • CULTURE: This is a great place to work! We are deeply committed to cultivating an environment of Respect, Teamwork, and Communication.
  • INTEGRITY: The foundation of all strong relationships is TRUST. We strive to act with integrity and honesty in all interactions with our customers, suppliers, and Team Members to build meaningful relationships!
  • CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT AND INNOVATION: To remain successful, we must continuously improve and innovate. At Composites One, we value collaboration, and sharing ideas so that we can grow and drive continuous improvement and innovation together.

Join us in creating a brighter future for the customers we serve!

About Us: 

Composites One LLC is the leading supplier of essential materials for Wind Energy, Aerospace, Defense, Consumer Recreation, and Construction Composites Manufacturing. We have a global presence and operate 44 North American distribution centers. As a family business, for over 60 years we have had a culture that treats each Team Member with respect  and offers opportunities for growth and personal success.

Learn more about us at compositesone.com! 

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At Composites One, all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or other protected classification as defined by applicable law and regulation.

ADA Accommodations

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at [email protected].
  • Seniority level

    Mid-Senior level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Finance and Sales
  • Industries

    Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Composites One by 2x

See who you know

Get notified about new National Credit Manager jobs in Schaumburg, IL.

Sign in to create job alert

Similar Searches

Looking for a job?

Visit the Career Advice Hub to see tips on interviewing and resume writing.

View Career Advice Hub