Corporate Credit Manager

Description About Olympic Steel Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first - always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization. Learn more about Olympic Steel at iamolympicsteel.com. Job Description The Credit Manager manages the credit function for a defined division/region of the company. This position is responsible for executing credit, collections, and accounts receivable policies and procedures, as well as managing the activities of the credit staff in a defined division/region of the company. - Reviews collection reports to ascertain status of collections and balances outstanding and to evaluate effectiveness of current collections policies and procedures - Researches and investigates billing issues for corrective action - Prepares management reports and maintains credit files to meet "Due Diligence" requirements - Extends credit to customers in accordance with the established company policy and terms - Analyzes requests for credit to ascertain what information and security will be required to arrive at a sound decision - Establishes credit lines for individual accounts and makes all credit arrangements - Handles credit beyond subordinates' authority, major accounts requiring individual attention, marginal accounts, problem accounts, special credit arrangements, and deviations from standard - Works with quality control to provide explanations for denial of rejected material to customers - Maintains credit records to monitor credit lines - Establishes/Maintains credit limitations on customer accounts within acceptable standards - Audits delinquent and "uncollectible" accounts, ensuring efforts have been taken before assigning bad debt status to account - Classifies accounts according to credit risks and contacts customers for payment - Audits customers' accounts to ensure proper application of funds - Maintains database of customers' information, updating limits and records every 18 months - Meets with customers to improve credit relationships and obtain financial information - Handles credit inquires and correspondence - Follows closely the course of aging accounts and determines action to be taken on delinquent accounts Qualifications - Bachelor's Degree in related field - 3+ years of commercial credit experience - NACM Member - Ability to participate in preventative actions where appropriate, conduct corrective actions and perform problem solving analysis and reporting as required - Skilled at Microsoft Office Applications - Skilled at interpersonal, verbal and written communication - Ability to observe and comply with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements Why Work for Olympic Steel Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including: - Medical, dental, and vision benefits - Paid holidays and vacation - 401(k) with employer match - Tuition reimbursement & Employee Discount Programs - Referral program We offer more than a competitive total compensation package. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career. When you work at Olympic Steel, you can make a significant impact - at our company, in the local community and in the