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Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC · 1 day ago

Credit Manager

Columbia, SC

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider. The Credit Manager directs and coordinates activities within the credit team, including conducting credit investigations and managing delinquent accounts of customers.

Agriculture

Responsibilities

Reviews credit requests submitted by the branch for adequate support and documentation and establishes credit lines within the level of authority set by company policy ($1 - $250,000; up to $500,000 if passes Helena model) and makes other decisions subject to company approval levels. Follows up appropriately for supplemental information where needed

Evaluates and determines credit limit amount and communicates limit to location team

Reviews and adjusts credit lines annually or when requested by the location

Makes adjustments when the credit line is exceeded

Suspends or revokes lines of credit when necessary upon receipt of external information pertinent to financial strength of account

Interacts with customers to obtain additional credit information to support credit lines

Submits requests and supporting documentation to director of credit on accounts over $250,000

Maintains active membership in NACM in order to maintain communication with members to accommodate the flow of credit information

Attends NACM meetings and participates in all required activities

Evaluates various adjustments or exception documents

Approves credit viability on requests for extended terms, passes on to division manager for concurrence, notifies location of decision and maintains a copy on file

Maintains bad debt and bad debt recovery records

Monitors receivables and collections and provides periodic updates of receivables quality to business unit vice president and division managers

Identifies problem accounts and communicates with sales and customers in most appropriate manner

Makes joint visits with salespersons

Negotiates payment programs with delinquent customers

Identifies accounts requiring collection agency or legal action and coordinates collections with third party contractor

Identifies violations of credit policies and suggests incentive penalties when appropriate

Generates legal documents used in the credit function

Coordinates yearly prepayment program

Provides a prepayment line of credit recommendation to the director of credit for amounts over $250,000

Coordinates reconciliation of branch location cash accounts

Approves and submits requests for new salesperson numbers and changes

Prepares and maintains yearly budget for the division credit team

Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers

Other work-related duties as assigned by your leader

Regular and reliable attendance is required

Follows all company policies and procedures

Qualification

Credit managementFinancial analysisNegotiation skillsNACMCCE designationSupervisory experienceAccounting knowledgeMicrosoft OfficeBilingual (English/Spanish)

Required

Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business or related field is required

Five years of credit experience is required

Ability to manage a portfolio of accounts through monitoring credit limits and account aging information taking appropriate action when necessary is required

Ability to read, write and speak in English is required

Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena

Preferred

Previous supervisory experience is preferred

NACM or CCE designation is preferred

Working knowledge of accounting and financial concepts

Good negotiation skills

Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena

Benefits

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!

Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).

Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.

Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service

Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.

Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.

Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.

Free Short & Long-Term Disability.

Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.

Education Assistance.

And much more!

Company

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC

Founded in 1957, Helena Chemical Company (now Helena Agri-Enterprises) has grown to be one of the nation’s foremost agricultural and specialty formulators and distributors in the United States.

Founded in 1957

Collierville, Tennessee, USA

5001-10000 employees