ADMIN 2 CREDIT SUPPORT ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 1ST - East Penn Mfg. Co. : Job Details

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East Penn is a stable, essential employer, and has been voted one of the Best Places to Work in PA for 20 years!

At East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone. We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

East Penn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. You will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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Overview

East Penn is currently seeking a Credit Support Admin Assistant that will provide administrative support to the Credit Department. Under the direction of the Credit Manager prepares correspondence and keeps accurate records for personal guarantee's, accounts sent to collection, as well as applicable records and reporting for accounts in bankruptcy proceedings; assists the Accounts Receivable Department to co-ordinate the application of electronic payments (with Credit); files any necessary court or UCC filings. Processes credit applications, trade references and pulls credit reports when needed.

Responsibilities

Maintains a list of Sales Representatives and their assigned Credit Department personnel Maintains bad debt files, keeps track of the balance owed and any payments that are received as recoveries and works with Accounts Receivable to process the accounts written off to Bad Debt Tracks and maintains Accounts Receivable unclaimed property Records NSF checks Processes refunds for customers Verifies banking information for Accounts Payable Completes credit reference requests Files court documents, including UCC filings and bankruptcy filings Maintains correspondence with collection agencies for accounts that have been turned over to third party collection agencies Maintains records of all personal guarantee's Processes credit applications, trade references and pulls credit reports when needed Backup for daily entry and reconciliation of electronic payments and advises Accounts Receivable how to apply those payments Monitors and distributes emails to the Credit Department email inbox Completes all requests for supplier or vendor information Completes other administrative tasks as assigned

* Maintains regular attendancePerforms other duties as requested Responsible for producing a high quality productResponsible for proper hygiene, housekeeping, and safety practices*These tasks are considered essential elements of the job

Qualifications

An Associate's Degree in business administration or secretarial science or equivalent work experience.

At least 2 or more years previous experience in an office support/administrative capacity, preferably in an accounting related function.

Working knowledge of standard office equipment (personal computers, printers, copiers, fax machines) good working knowledge of computer software, including Microsoft Office Suite (WORD, Excel).

Good interpersonal and effective communication skills, ability to organize, prioritize and complete daily work with minimal supervision.

Ability to solve routine problems with a minimum of assistance from supervisor.

Good arithmetic and logical thinking skills.

Very Strong customer service skills.

East Penn Benefits

East Penn offers excellent benefits:

* Competitive compensation

* Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium

* Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution

* 9 paid company holidays, 2 paid personal holidays, and 10 paid vacation days annually

* Employee assistance program

* Fitness Discounts

* Promotional opportunities