ACCA1
Located in Cantonment, FL
Pay: $20.00-$22.00
Job Full Description
Credit Department Assistant
Job Summary:
The Credit Department Assistant supports the Credit Manager in maintaining accurate customer credit files, processing credit applications, monitoring accounts, and assisting with collections. In the construction industry, this role is essential to ensuring timely payments, managing lien rights, and maintaining positive relationships with contractors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
Monday-Thursday 8am-4:30pm Friday 8am-4pm
$20-$22 per hour DOE
Cantonment, Fl.
#1601
Key Responsibilities:
• Assist with processing and reviewing credit applications from contractors, subcontractors, and project owners, including reference checks and credit evaluations.
• Maintain and update customer credit files, including lien waivers, insurance certificates, and project-specific documentation.
• Prepare and send preliminary notices, lien releases, and other credit-related legal documents in compliance with state requirements.
• Monitor account activity and follow up on past-due balances in coordination with the collections process.
• Respond promptly to customer inquiries regarding credit limits, payment terms, and account status.
• Assist in preparing aging reports, credit status summaries, and other management reports.
• Coordinate with project managers, estimators, sales, and accounting to resolve billing discrepancies or payment disputes.
• Track job-specific billing and retention amounts to ensure proper invoicing and collection.
• Maintain organized records in compliance with company policies and legal requirements.
• Perform general administrative tasks, including scanning, filing, data entry, and preparing correspondence.
Qualifications:
• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in business, accounting, or a related field preferred.
• Five (5) years’ experience in credit, accounts receivable, or collections, preferably in the construction or building materials industry.
• Familiarity with lien laws, preliminary notices, and retention billing is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel) and comfortable learning construction accounting software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with a professional and customer-focused approach.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Work Environment:
• Office-based role with regular interaction with project managers, field staff, and customers.
• Occasional overtime may be required during month-end or peak project periods.
Pensacola, FL
1601
7100 Plantation Road
Suite 4
Pensacola, FL 32504
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