Credit Assistant

Overview ABOUT THE POSITION:We are seeking a motivated Credit Assistant to collect, record, and verify application data, facilitating the issuance or denial of requested credit.ABOUT THE COMPANY:At Triple-S Steel we live and work by our core values. Since our inception over 50 years ago, we have followed three basic principles that are the foundation of our success: Stability: All decisions made are measured in years, not quarters.Flexibility: Employees are encouraged to seek creative steel solutions and services that help the company thrive.Chemistry: We foster and nurture an entrepreneurial spirit throughout the Triple-S family. That spirit permeates our DNA.From a small family retail operation in Houston, our business has expanded across the US and S. America to sell over 1 Million tons per year . We supply steel for bridges, stadiums, barges and large buildings but one thing will always remain the same: We treat our customers and employees like family. WHAT WE OFFER:Our company offers great benefits, from tuition reimbursement to training and development opportunities. We also offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, commuter, long-term disability and group life insurance programs. Come join our team! Responsibilities Create/Set up, Edit and Maintain customer files – both electronic and hard copy.Process resale certificates.Conduct credit checks on new or existing accounts.Track and collect returned checks including all follow through with appropriate agencies used in collection.Prepare credit applications for approval by Credit Manager by requesting credit references and researching credit history as directed.Maintain a filing system for all computer printouts of entry batches and reports.Report late payments and non-payments to the Credit Manager on a regular basis.Compile and mail statements to customers on a monthly basis.Provide superior customer service at all times along with the appropriate discretion.Perform all tasks in accordance with company processes and procedures.Support the credit team as needed with various job duties. Qualifications At least 1-2 years of Front Office Receptionist/Admin experience in a professional business office.High school Diploma.Some college preferred.Microsoft Office knowledge.Experience working in a busy fast paced environment.Naturally attentive to details.Highly organized.Great communication skills.