Credit Specialist- entry level

We are Builders FirstSource, America's largest supplier of building materials, value-added components and building services to the professional market. You'll feel proud of the work you do here every day to transform the future of home building and help make the dream of home ownership more achievable. At BFS, we believe building a successful career is not solely defined by a degree. Your experience, skills, and passion are just as important, if not more so. As such, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that welcomes candidates from all backgrounds and experience levels.

This is an onsite role located at 5620 112th St E Ste 126 Puyallup, WA 98373. Come work with us!

Under general supervision, is responsible for the investigation and analysis of credit information while working within established guidelines.

• Resolves routine credit and collection situations and requests assistance on highly sensitive accounts. Oversees the opening of new credit accounts and requests for additional credit. Compiles bank and trade references, credit reports and business reports.
• Analyzes and evaluates credit applications and financial information using sound judgment. May approve credit lines up to a pre-defined limit. Recommends approval/rejection of credit applications to management.
• Answers customer questions regarding account status and billing issues; handles inside sales requests regarding restricted accounts and accounts exceeding their credit limits in order to protect the company from future uncollectible accounts; collaborates with sales and operations management to address payment issues.
• Monitors the collection of past due accounts, contacts customers for payment as well as determines lien rights and possible holds; may address moderately complex situations or escalate to a more experienced specialist or management. Creates collection correspondence and prepares lien documents for management action as needed.

High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) and two (2) years credit and/or collections experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Successful, innovative, and fulfilling careers are built here, and your professional development is a high priority. We invest in your future through the latest training, tools, and technologies. Highly collaborative, we work together to solve problems and find better ways to continually grow our business and careers every day. You'll be empowered to try new things, gain new experiences, and build a career with unlimited horizons. The scale and depth of resources that being the #1 building materials distributor in the nation provides a variety of opportunities for you to explore - all in a friendly, people-first environment. Join us to be more, do more, and build more, together at BFS.

In addition to the base wage listed, this position is also eligible to earn an annual bonus subject to changes in plan design and documents and in accordance with applicable law. Eligibility and the amount of the bonus varies based on overall company success, thresholds met and other terms and conditions of the Company's active bonus policy for the respective year.

At Builders FirstSource, we offer competitive, affordable benefits designed to make life better for you and the people you love. Our goal is simple - provide great plans that help you and your family to live happier, healthier and more secure lives. This role is eligible for medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance plans, 401(k) retirement savings plan, PTO (including paid sick time), and 8 paid holidays per year (for salaried and hourly team members). Details about Builders FirstSource's benefits offerings are available here

Builders FirstSource is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or status as an individual with a disability.

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