Position: Credit Administrative Assistant
Location: Portage, MI
Job Id: 1354
# of Openings: 1
Credit Administrative Assistant
About Kendall Group
The Kendall Group seeks a talented, creative, self-motivated individual for our Credit Administrative Assistant position. The Kendall Group is comprised of seven divisions with 75+ locations in eleven states. Combined, we serve the Electrical, Automation, Pipe, Valve, and Fittings products, Steam, Lighting, Industrial Controls, and Instrumentation Industries. The Kendall Group is a 100% employee-owned company. Kendall offers a great opportunity for a rewarding career.
Why The Kendall Group?
Our employee ownership model is the core of who we are. You will not only own part of the company, but you will own your future. At Kendall, you'll have opportunities to learn and grow while being coached and mentored along the way. We're that company where people stay! We're proud to say that more than 60% of our associates have more than 5 years of tenure, and more than 40% have greater than 10 years. At Kendall, you will be valued and supported, your ideas will be heard, your voice will matter, and you'll work alongside incredible people who care about your success.
Role Summary:
Reporting to the Credit and Accounts Receivable Manager, the Credit Administrative Assistant is a key member of the Finance Team. As part of our team, you will process credit applications, set up customer accounts, and communicate regularly with customers and Owner-Associates to resolve open items. Our ideal candidate is an independent self-starter who can collaborate effectively with a diverse array of teams, possesses accurate data entry skills, and has an eye for detail.
Exciting work you will do:
The essential duties and responsibilities of the Credit Administrative Assistant will consist of, but are not limited to, the following:
Answer telephone calls, monitor and distribute emails and correspondence, and respond to customer requests
Process all Credit Applications
Set up all new customer accounts
Process all requested customer forms and Certified and Returned mail
Assist with managing customer tax exemption forms and taxability status
Assist in generating Notices as required by construction lien statutes
General administrative tasks for the Credit Department
Competencies you possess:
Excellent Customer Service Skills
Problem Solving Skills
Results, Action Oriented
Detail Oriented
Motivated, Self-starter
What you'll need:
Work Experience: Prior administrative experience is desired but we will train for the right candidate
Education: High School Diploma or GED
Analytics/Computer Skills: An eye for detail. Competent with MS Office and Excel.
Organization Skills: Highly organized and detail-oriented; ability to multi-task and shift priorities as needed; ability to work in fast-paced, continuously evolving, and at times ambiguous environment.
Cross-functional skills: Capable of relationship-building, problem-solving and follow through with internal and external partners.
Communication Skills: Ability to communication well with all levels of the organization; high degree of discretion when dealing with sensitive and confidential information.
Physical, Mental and Visual Skills: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and hear. The employee must be able to sit for up to 8 hours per day.
Physical Environment: Normal office environment
Travel: Rare
The Kendall Group is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law.
