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Location: Springfield, OR

Description
The Credit Manager position, supervision of the credit team and reporting to the Controller, is accountable for the entire credit granting process, including the consistent application of company credit policies, periodic credit reviews of existing customers, and the assessment of the creditworthiness of potential customers, with the goal of optimizing the mix of company sales and bad debt losses.

Responsibilities

1. Maintains relationships with larger accounts and accounts which require immediate attention due to special requests or significant past due accounts.

2. Negotiate terms, conditions, and financing with credit, sales, and corporate management on new customers & customers that develop slow payment habits.

3. Establish and support a training and development plan for members of the credit department.

4. Reviews accounts receivable with Credit Specialists, sales managers, and corporate management on a regular basis.

5. Maintains relationships with outside attorneys, accountants, credit groups, third-party collectors, and financial institutions.

6. Expands monthly, quarterly, and year-to-date reporting.

7. Establishes standards for credit granting.

8. Represents Farwest Steel in creditor committees.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field, and five plus years of related work experience, including management of a credit department is preferred. Must possess thorough knowledge of credit and commercial related laws, have intermediate to advanced ERP and MS Excel skills, have considerable experience with collections and negotiations, be able to evaluate financial statements, and understand the accounting and financial impact of credit policies. Strong communication, interpersonal, problem solving, and leadership skills required.

Does Farwest Fit You?

• Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match
• We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone
• Incentive based on profitability
• Company issued laptop and phone 

As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check that must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in eVerify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.

Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace.

Work Conditions
• Monday to Friday with overtime and weekends as required.
• Occasional overnight travel to visit customers or participate in credit group meetings.

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit
Farwest Steel Corporation & Affiliates participate in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program. ADP Tax Credits administers this program on our behalf. It is vital that you follow the steps listed below in order for the tax credits to be processed. We appreciate your cooperation.

Questionnaire Instructions

• Open https://tcs.adp.com/screen/index.html?cc=farweststeel
• Note: To change the language on screen please select a language from the dropdown box
• Click on Continue to begin
• Please answer each question
• Eligible candidates will be asked to Click Finish and Electronically Sign to complete the interview.
• Ineligible candidates will be asked to click Continue to finish the interview. You will not be asked to electronically sign.

*ADP will contact WOTC-eligible new hires via email or text to request proof of age or address documentation, when needed.