Credit Assistant

There’s a Place for You at North Coast

A career at North Coast is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. North Coast offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout Oregon, Montana, Idaho, Alaska, Washington and we are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. North Coast we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Work Location:  This position can be based in Auburn, WA or Salem, OR , with the final work location determined based on the selected candidate's preference.

What you will do:

• Administrative position in Credit Services Group assisting in the daily functions and operations of the department

• Answering phones, data entry and customer service.

• Setting up job accounts, processing lien notices and lien releases, providing trade references
• Process credit applications, setting up new accounts, and customer file maintenance
• Possible light collections
• Other duties as assigned

What You Will Bring:

• Some accounts receivable, collections and/or sales tax related experience preferred
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Strong computer skills, intermediate skill level on MS Word and Excel
• Self-Motivated with a positive attitude and ability to work independently and team oriented
• Excellent organizational skills and be able to multitask and prioritize
• Ability to handle a different range of personalities in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to work independently and team oriented

Physical Requirements and Work Environment:

• Office environment
• Heavy phone and computer use
• Usual 40-hour work-week Monday through Friday, however, based on business needs, evening and weekend hours may occasionally be required
• Requires punctual regular and reliable on-site attendance

Additional Requirements:

• Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
• Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of all applicable pre-employment requirements, which may include a background check, drug screening, credit check, and motor vehicle record review, as permitted by law and required for the position.

Salary & Compensation:

• This position is non-exempt and is eligible for overtime
• Pay is $18/hour - $20/hour, DOE.

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What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

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Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or an unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law. 

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