PURPOSE OF ROLE:This position is an entry level/back office credit operations position in support of the company’s credit analysts and managers. The candidate will learn and contribute to the results of the credit department. The ideal candidate will be have a good demeanor, great attitude, ability to learn and ask questions, detail oriented, motivated and creative, able to “think outside the box”. KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:§ Provide the participant with basic skills in credit analysis, terms negotiation, loss mitigation, and the role of credit in sales.§ Gain an understanding of & the purpose of our Credit Policy so to further understand how it affects credit decisions.§ Gather pertinent credit information to support credit assessments.§ Assist credit analysts with reviewing and spreading financial statement figures utilizing Ravago’s credit management tool.§ Prepare credit reports and distribute to credit team to support decision-making as well as daily and weekly activities.§ Attend and observe credit meetings as needed.§ Work with accounts receivable personnel learning about aging management§ Assist with sales order reviews§ Work with internal and external customers to resolve deductions§ Review credit memos and determine proper course of action, applications of credits§ Handle customer specific mail in accordance to direction from supervisor§ Manage miscellaneous incoming requests from customers§ Other tasks as assignedCONTACTS:Internal:, Credit personnel, Customer Service, Finance/Accounting, SalesExternal: CustomersKNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:§ A Positive attitude § Strong people skills§ Ability to work independently § Basic knowledge of accounting & credit/collections preferred but not required § Microsoft Office, emphasis in Excel and Word§ Strong analytical and problem solving skills§ Ability to work with ERP’s § Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously§ Proactive, can work well under pressure and meet deadlines EDUCATION: University Student working towards a degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance or equivalent experience would be advantageous.