Career Opportunities: Credit Specialist (3843)

Credit Specialist

Fike Corporation, a rapidly growing international manufacturer of pressure relief, explosion protection, fire suppression and detection equipment, has an opportunity for a Credit Specialist position. Fike is a privately held business located in Blue Springs, MO with over 400 employees locally & over 1,200 employees worldwide.

Job Summary

The Credit Specialist will support the finance team's initiative in controlling the end-to-end execution of the sales credit lifecycle and customer master data management. This role is critical for maintaining accurate financial records and high customer satisfaction by ensuring all sales credit, order discrepancies, and promotional rebates are reviewed and processed efficiently. The Credit Specialist will work under the guidance of senior professionals to learn the nuances of the company's commercial focused processes.

Primary Responsibilities

• Audits incoming sales credit requests for accuracy, ensuring all required supporting documentation (e.g., proof of return, approval) is included.
• Collaborates with the sales and operations teams to investigate and resolve discrepancies in sales credit requests.
• Enters and processes approved credit memos into the ERP system with a high degree of data entry accuracy.
• Maintains organized electronic and physical files of all credit transactions for audit and compliance purposes.
• Assists in the development and preparation of monthly reports on sales credit activity.
• Controls a clean customer database by reviewing new account applications, verifying tax IDs, and accurately entering all data into the ERP system.
• Regularly audits and updates existing customer records (address changes, contact updates, payment terms) to ensure billing and shipping accuracy.
• Ensures all credit memos and new account files meet internal control standards and external audit requirements.
• Maintains confidentiality of all information processed.

Performs related duties as assigned. Regular and consistent attendance is required.

Essential Skills

Subject Matter Understanding. Detail Oriented. Communication. Research. Critical Thinking. Problem Solving. Relationship Building. Time Management. Accuracy. Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills. Confidentiality.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the environment is general office work and the employee is regularly required to walk, talk, hear, see, sit and use hands. Some travel domestically and internationally, as required.

Job Qualifications

REQUIRED: Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or finance and relevant finance experience. Excellent interpersonal skills including the ability to deal effectively with a variety of corporate functional organizations, professional disciplines and customers. Advanced skills in spreadsheet, word processing software applications, and Google Suite.

PREFERRED: Two to three years progressive work experience in accounts receivable or credit analysis.

Compensation

The pay range for this position is $21.89 to $25.71 per hour and may increase depending on the level of experience of the candidate.

Working at Fike

At Fike, our people are our strength. In order to fulfill our greatest potential, we are committed to attracting, growing and retaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. Better, Together as OneFike! Plus, at Fike, we offer benefits and perks to help make you smile and feel like family.

Check out our competitive benefits package which includes:

• Three Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) pro-rated the first year & Paid Holidays
• Medical Plans with FSA & HSA, Vision & Dental Plan
• Paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) and Roth 401(k) Plan with Company Match Fully Vested on Day One!
• Profit Sharing Bonus Program
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• On-Site Fitness Center & Award Winning Wellness Program
• Reimbursement for Safety Shoes & Glasses
• Service awards & Recognition Program
• Company Picnic, Quarterly Events and Holiday Lunch
• Free Coffee/Tea, Lunch Utensils, Lunch Room Mini-mart, Free Parking

Refer to Req ID 3843. Please visit our website to fill out an application.

Fike is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.