Gypsum Management & Supply, Inc. (GMS) is the leading North American distributor of gypsum wallboard, acoustical ceiling products and other specialty building materials. Founded in 1971, GMS now operates an expansive network of distribution centers nationwide.
As part of the GMS family of companies since 2018, Slegg Building Materials has worked to become your first stop for all your building needs. Slegg has been on the job site or helping out around the house since 1947 and is Vancouver Island’s choice for building materials and home improvement products. With multiple locations across Vancouver Island, we are proud of our roots, and we know the hard work and dedication that goes into every one of our customers’ projects. Our team is made up of dedicated and hardworking individuals who together create a rewarding and welcoming work environment.
For more information about our family of companies, please visit Slegg Building Materials or www.gms.com.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated Credit Analyst to join our dynamic team. The Credit Analyst plays a crucial role in assessing the creditworthiness of our customers and managing the overall credit risk for the organization. This position works out of our Admirals location, Monday - Friday. The wage range is $24 - $25.50 per hour.
Key Responsibilities
- Posts customer payments by recording cash, checks, and credit card transactions.
- Updates receivables by totaling unpaid invoices.
- Maintains receivable records by filing invoices, debits, and credits.
- Contacts customers frequently for payment on outstanding invoices
- Verifies validity of account discrepancies by obtaining and investigating information from sales, trade promotions, customer service departments, and from customers
- Resolves valid or authorized deductions by entering adjusting entries.
- Resolves invalid or unauthorized deductions by following pending deductions procedures.
- Resolves collections by examining customer payment plans, payment history, credit line; coordinating contact with customer accounts.
- Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities.
- Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.
- Demonstrates superior customer service when speaking with the public.
Skills and Qualifications
- One year or more experience in an accounts receivable environment
- One year or more experience in collections
- Ability to work under conditions of pressure and adjust to urgent situations.
- Excellent computer and business organization software proficiency
- A minimum of 1 year experience working with Excel required.
- Experience with Microsoft Navision preferred.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Proven ability to work in a team environment.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
- Detail orientated with disciplined work habits.
- A positive can-do attitude is essential.
Benefits
- Health benefits - including drug coverage, practitioner, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
- Retirement savings (pension or other) are provided.
- Perks - Company discounts (mobile phone, etc.), training programs and opportunities for career advancement, group events, and more.
If you feel we are a good fit for your career goals and skillset, we invite you to apply and look forward to reviewing your application. As part of the GMS Inc. family of companies, you can launch your career with a North American building materials distributor and discover opportunities for growth and advancement. We value our team members and believe them to be our greatest assets. As such, we invest in training and strive to provide a work-life balance.
We are an equal opportunity employer.
