Credit Assistant Jobs in Tennessee (NOW HIRING)

WHO WE ARE

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is an innovator and service provider for agricultural and professional markets in the United States and around the world. We are one of America's only retailers and distributors with expertise in formulation, research and development, precision technology, data solutions, professional application and manufacturing. For nearly 70 years our people have been driven to provide sustainable solutions that help feed, clothe and fuel the world. With over 450+ locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees we rank among the top agricultural service companies in volume and sales of agricultural products and services.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Assistant Credit Manager performs duties associated with credit management including the review and establishment of credit lines with customers within the approved authority.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Reviews credit requests submitted by branch staff, performs the review for adequate support and documentation and establishes credit lines within the level of authority set by company policy ($1-$125,000). Follows-up with supplemental information where needed.
• Performs customer or location visits to promote financing programs, trains locations on various credit topics and provides support and backup to the credit manager.
• Monitors payment activity including delinquent accounts and initiates appropriate collection measures. Provides updates to the credit and division manager.
• Provides training and direction via written and verbal instruction to locations or other credit department staff regarding credit-related matters.
• Analyzes the risk of location receivables based on trends and credit exposure and takes appropriate action with guidance from the credit manager.
• Properly documents credit decisions in customer files and completes periodic reviews and follow-up of credit lines.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by your leader.
• Regular and reliable attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, agriculture economics or related field is required.
• Three years of related work experience is required.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• NACM CBA, CBF or CCE designations are preferred.
• Decision-making and analytical skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.

Successful completion of a drug test and background check is required for all positions at Helena.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

The work environment for this position is that of a typical office environment where the noise level is mostly quiet. This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand and sit. You may be occasionally required to lift or move up to 10 pounds.

BENEFITS AT HELENA

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
• Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
• Three-year vesting on company-match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay.
• Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
• Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
• Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Up to four weeks of paid Parental Leave.
• Education Assistance.
• And much more!

For more detailed information about our benefits, visit helenacareers.com/benefits.

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Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.