Credit Specialist

Credit SpecialistAHF Products has a great career opportunity for a Credit Specialist at our headquarters in Mountville, PA. As a Credit Specialist, you will be responsible for assisting the Credit team in making customer credit decisions, ensuring compliance with our credit insurance policy, and other credit-related tasks. This role will report to the Credit Manager. Job duties include: Review applications for completion and accuracyContact customers for additional or missing informationGather various credit reports, financial statements, and other documents for each applicationAnalyze data to verify information to evaluate credit riskContact credit and bank referencesPrepare and make recommendations for credit lines to managementCommunicate credit decisions and policies to fellow employees (such as sale rep) and to applicantsProvide customer with payment optionsCreate and help maintain confidential credit filesData entry to create accounts, upload resale certificates, and other various account maintenanceMaintain database that tracks open applications, work with sales, customer service, and customers questions regarding application statusOther duties as assignedTravel: Less than 5% travel expected Knowledge, skills, and abilities include: Knowledge of the commercial credit functionAttention to detailStrong time management and multitasking skillsAnalytical and critical thinking skillsStrong communication skillsAbility to understand credit reports, including Dunn & BradstreetStrong interpersonal and customer service skills in order build and maintain client and business relationshipsDiscretion and strong dedication to confidentiality to protect the financial privacy of AHF, customers, and business partnersQualifications include: Highschool Diploma or GED equivalentTwo (2) years\' experience as a credit specialist or equivalent role is preferredExperience with Office software (excel, word primarily)Basic understanding of accountingMust be able to successfully complete and pass a background check, employment verification and drug screeningPositive and Verifiable Work HistoryPhysical demands include: Push, pull, carry and lift 20 - 50lbsWalking, stretching, bending, stooping, twisting, reaching, grasping and repetitive movementsTalk, hear, read, write and comprehend EnglishMust be able to work in a non-temperature-controlled environmentMental demands include: Think analyticallyMake decisionsDevelop options and implement solutionsWork with a teamMaintain regular and punctual attendance (consistent with ADA and/or FMLA)Attention to detailCommunicate effectivelyMultitask in a fast pace environmentWork with a Sense of UrgencyAHF Products provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.