Credit Clerk

Credit Assistant 2

The Credit Assistant 2 is responsible for the accurate and timely determination of credit worthiness for new National Accounts in accordance with established policies, practices, and procedures in a manner that will contribute to the profit of the company.

Compensation Range: $19.00

The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.

You may be eligible to participate in the Company's Incentive Plan.

For information on Sysco's Benefits, please visit SyscoBenefits.com

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required: High school degree and a minimum of 1 year credit and collection experience with a manufacturer, distributor or wholesaler extending commercial credit (business to business). Intermediate Word and Excel skills, exposure to automated A/R software, and excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills and analytical and detail orientation.

Preferred: SAP experience, Associate Degree, credit experience in distribution or manufacturing environment or NACM Credit courses.

Essential Duties

• Reviews credit applications and new account set-up sheets for accuracy and completeness
• Establishes customer account numbers in SAP and responsible for notifying sales representatives of credit terms and conditions
• Conducts credit investigations by contacting business references, credit bureaus and financial institutions in order to check credit worthiness
• Establishes customer accounts for new and existing locations
• Makes necessary changes to customer's master file requested by Credit Management
• Effectively communicates verbally and in writing with all levels of internal and external customers
• Keeps staff updated and current on status of credit files for existing customers
• Maintains departments customer files
• Performs other duties as assigned

Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations.

We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We're looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law.

This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.