• Job Description

  Req#: CREDI006250

  The Wasserstrom Company is the leading Food Service Distributor in the nation. Established in 1902, we are a family owned company with our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. We currently have an opportunity available for a Credit Analyst in Columbus, Ohio. This position will be responsible evaluating and extending credit to current and potential customers. The Credit Analyst will be responsible for collections of accounts receivable and contribute/provide cash flow to the company.

  *The Wasserstrom Company is currently operating under a hybrid schedule that incorporates both teleworking and in-office hours. Employ ees may be required to report to the office when requested by leadership &/or for their initial job training.

  Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  • Manage a portfolio of customers in the efforts of accounts receivables
  • Communicate with customers via e-mail or by telephone to investigate complaints, verify accuracy of charges, or to correct errors on accounts
  • Negotiate with customers on past due amounts, including establishing/enforcing payment plans
  • Evaluates customer records and recommends that accounts be closed, credit limit extended or reduced, or collection attempted, based on payment history and purchase activity of the customer
  • Prepare bad debt of uncollectible accounts
  • Investigate cases and make suggestions on refund requests
  • Prepare reconciliation spreadsheet (Excel) for customers, as needed (regarding payment data)
  • Reviews files to select delinquent accounts for collection efforts
  • Assists in development of credit rating criteria and credit ceilings with upper management
  • Offers insight on current findings and action taken for all accounts under investigation.
  • Assists in the recommendation of policies to upper management.
  • Identifies trends and recommends improvements accordingly.
  • Performs other duties or functions as assigned (20% - including Billing and/or some Cash Application)

  Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  Education and/or Experience

  • Minimum of 2-5 years of credit collections experience
  • Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • SAP background preferred
  • Excel (intermediate level)

  Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

  The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

• About the company

  Shop commercial dining room and kitchen supplies, restaurant equipment, furniture, disposables, janitorial, displayware, and more. From mom-and-pops to national chains, Wasserstrom is a proud leader of the restaurant supply industry.

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