<p>We are looking for a detail-oriented Credit Specialist to be responsible for reviewing credit applications and past due accounts. They will research information from credit organizations in efforts to set up new clients' requests for lines of credit and maintain records for customer accounts. This position will work simultaneously throughout the day working with multiple subsidiaries that fall within the NOVO brand.</p> <p>Essential Responsibilities</p> <ul> <li> <p>Monitors and maintains multi company aging's to avert payment defaults.</p> </li><li> <p>Reconciles any discrepancies such as short pay invoices and any billing errors.</p> </li><li> <p>Provides excellent customer service ensuring that transactions are processed accurately in accordance with established policies and procedures.</p> </li><li> <p>Receives credit applications to perform risk analyses on prospective clients and uses the findings to determine if credit will be extended.</p> </li><li> <p>Responsible for monitoring and maintaining assigned accounts, updating client information as needed in a timely fashion.</p> </li><li> <p>Makes collection calls and/or emails to customers in a professional manner.</p> </li><li> <p>Processing of customer credit reference requests.</p> </li><li> <p>Reviews monthly statements, compiling and providing Excel Spreadsheets of clients specified information as required per individual account needs.</p> </li><li> <p>Assists with customer Invoice & POD Requests.</p> </li></ul> <p>Basic Qualifications (Required)</p> <ul> <li> <p>High School Diploma with additional training (vocational or technical) in Accounting.</p> </li><li> <p>Experience in Accounting or Accounts Receivable field.</p> </li><li> <p>Proven working experience using accounting systems.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstrated computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.</p> </li><li> <p>Excellent research, statistical, and decision-making skills with ability to navigate the internet to retrieve necessary data.</p> </li><li> <p>Capacity to communicate efficiently with all levels of employees, management, customers, and vendors both verbally and in written form.</p> </li><li> <p>Demonstratable ability to multi-task with speed and accuracy while prioritizing tasks.</p> </li></ul> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <ul> <li> <p>Two to three years' experience in Accounting preferred.</p> </li><li> <p>Strong working knowledge of Excel functions and capabilities to best gather data and tables.</p> </li><li> <p>Working knowledge of all applicable governing regulations.</p> </li><li> <p>Familiarity with sound business, borrowing, and spending practices.</p> </li></ul> <p>Physical Requirements</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; use hand to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and lifting </li></ul> <p>Novo Building Products is an industry-leading manufacturer and distributor of stair parts, mouldings, doors, and specialty millwork, along with a variety of board products. Based in Zeeland, Michigan, Novo Building Products operates Ornamental Decorative Millwork, L.J. Smith Stair Systems, and Novo Direct. Just as our products are used to build something new and inspire others to make living spaces more beautiful, we endeavor to impact the people and communities we touch every day positively.</p> <p>We are part of a powerful group of companies with a network of over 86 distribution centers spanning North America. Our parent ADENTRA, comprises six distinct brands; Hardwoods Specialty Products; Rugby Architectural Products; Frank Paxton Lumber Company; Novo Building Products, Mid-Am Building Supply and Woolf Distributing. Our brands work together as North America's largest and most diverse supplier of specialty architectural building products, which are used to create beautiful spaces where we live, work and play. We have approximately 3,100 employees across North America and are growing as we are very active in acquiring complementary companies. Our North American Head Office is located in Langley, BC, Canada.</p> <p>For more details and benefits information, please visit our website at: www.novobp.com/careers</p> <p>ADENTRA and each of its flagship brands is an equal opportunity employer and is dedicated to creating an inclusive environment, welcoming applicants from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. As part of our hiring process, candidates may be required to undergo pre-employment drug testing and background checks unless prohibited by state or local law.</p> <p>#novoEG</p>