Credit Coordinator

Van Eerden Foodservice is a fourth-generation, family-owned foodservice distributor celebrating over 100 years of Delivering a Great Customer Experience! We believe nothing brings food and families together like sharing a meal. By serving our customers and employees, we allow others to do what the VE family values as an important family tradition – share a meal with friends and family. Rooted in quality and service, we strive to deliver Fresh Ideas, Fresh Products, and Fresh Solutions to our customers each and every day.

We are more than a food company - we are a family company treating our team like family and a customer company focusing on Great People, Delivering a Great Customer Experience!

As the Credit Coordinator, you will be supporting the organization through the administration of credit department activities. This position is responsible for managing all Credit Department aspects of assigned Van Eerden Program, Bid (Schools) and Produce Company accounts.  This is a full-time, on-site position in our office located in downtown Grand Rapids, MI.

Summary of Position

• Coordinate new account set–up.  Process new account applications; compile all required documents, pull credit reports, check trade references, assign payment terms.
• Set up new accounts in AFS, Dynamics and FTNI according to written procedures.
• Send out customer statements of account, invoice, and credit memo copies as requested by customers, sales, or credit personnel.
• Manage all Credit Department aspects of assigned Program, Bid (school), and Produce Company accounts.  Including enforcement of credit terms and follow-up to resolve account discrepancies.
• Work with all company divisions and accounts payable to manage inner-company receivables.
• Primary back-up for Cash Application Coordinator position.
• Prepare and send out correspondence and communication as directed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Level of reading, communication and math skills commensurate with a high school diploma or GED.
• Recent college graduates strongly preferred but not required. 
• 2 years of related work experience is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail
• Experience in Microsoft Office utilizing Microsoft Excel and Word
• Experience with MS Dynamics, A/R, credit, and collections is a plus. 
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced, multi-task environment.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision insurance
• HSA/ FSA 
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Maternity/ Paternity Leave.
• PTO- Vacation and Personal
• Paid Holidays
• 401k plan with a 50% Company Match

If you are an ambitious and dedicated individual who has a passion for the food business and providing a great customer experience, we’d love to have you join our team!