CURiO Brands · 5 hours ago
Credit Specialist
Minneapolis, MN
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
$19/hr - $21/hr
1+ years expCURiO Brands is a company that focuses on providing quality products and services. They are seeking a Credit Specialist who will analyze credit worthiness, establish credit terms, and manage customer accounts to ensure timely payments while maintaining positive relationships with clients.
Consumer GoodsE-CommerceHome Decor
Responsibilities
Follows established credit policies, procedures, and guidelines and supports the Credit Team and Accounts Receivable, as necessary
Manage orders which are pending for credit reasons for a select group of customers
Release customers’ orders from Curiobrands.com to minimize holding period of pending orders
Communicate with sales representatives for payment of prepaid orders
In a prudent manner maximize cash flow and minimize Days Sales Outstanding
Monitor the process of placing customers on and releasing them from credit hold to secure payment and expedite new orders
Weekly review the AR Aging report and follow up with customers by phone or email regarding outstanding account activity to secure payment
Evaluate past-due accounts with balances and initiate appropriate action by payment term changes and/or issuing Final Demand for payment letters as appropriate
Submit delinquent accounts to Third-party collections
Process credit applications for new and existing customers requesting payment terms
Generate credit reports and review trade references to analyze credit worthiness and establish a credit limit
Contact sales representatives for customer background and relevant sales information for existing customers
Maintain records and periodically update customers’ credit data
Contact customers and sales representatives regarding fiscal matters for a select group of customers
Investigate relevant issues to determine root causes for disputed items and follow-up as necessary
Weekly review short-pay workbook and contact customers or sales representatives to fully resolve discrepancies for select group of accounts
Foster long-term relationships with customers both internally and externally, in a timely, pleasant, and positive manner
Represent customers’ best interest and ensure customer satisfaction, while protecting CURiO’s risk
Close duplicate customer accounts
Ensure credit limit is recorded in Syteline ERP and Curiobrands.com
Maintain up-to-date customer AP contact information on file
Update customers credit card information on file when new information is presented
Verify sales and use tax certificate is on file prior to shipping a customer’s order
Enforce our credit policies with customers and sales representatives
Generate customer statements, print account invoices, or provide proof of delivery when requested by customer or sales rep
Communicate to relevant parties on payment terms changes and account credit holds
Work with the CURiO Customer Operations Teams or Sales Team to resolve customer short payment issues
Responsible for reporting potential IT issues to the Team Manager
Assists with pulling support for state sales tax audits and other miscellaneous tasks, duties, and projects as assigned
Supports CURiO Cornerstones and strives for individual leadership by using cornerstone behaviors in the workplace and in daily decision making
Follows all policies and procedures of the company. Works cooperatively with all departments, maintaining a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner that promotes cooperation with co-workers, supervisors, and managers
Actively seek individual development through taking advantage of opportunities for skill enhancement. Keep up to date with the latest best practices, trends, concepts, and regulations in the specific job area
Manage time effectively, meet personal goals and work effectively with other members of the team to meet CURiO goals
Follows all safety guidelines and polices. Makes supervisor/manager immediately aware of any observed safety issue. Keeps work area clean, safe, and organized
Position requires extended work hours as necessary to meet seasonal deadlines. Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
One year experience in an accounting environment
Basic level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook
Ability to communicate effectively (verbally and written)
Excellent customer service, relationship building and collaboration skills
Demonstrated ability to influence and proven negotiation skills
Ability to work independently and use excellent judgement
Demonstrated ability to think ahead and anticipate issues, and to use problem solving and reasoning skills to resolve
Ability to demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and to appropriately prioritize workload based upon organization or department needs
Preferred
Associate Degree
Intermediate level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
Experience with enterprise planning software platforms (ERP)
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Disability Insurance (cost shared)
Life/ AD&D Insurance (employer paid)
Additional voluntary benefit offerings (employee paid): Vision, Accident, Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Voluntary Term Life Insurance, AD&D
401(k) – After 6 months of employment on next quarterly entry date
Company
CURiO Brands
CURiO is a designer and marketer of luxury branded fragrance across the home fragrance and bath & body categories.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2014-12-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Anne Sempowski Ward
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Bond
Chief Operating Officer
Recent News
2022-02-10
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