Credit Administrator

We are looking for a detail-oriented Credit Administrator to join our clients team in Lorain, Ohio. This position supports healthy cash flow and accurate financial operations by overseeing credit activities, payment processing, account analysis, and billing issue resolution. The ideal candidate brings strong judgment, sound organizational skills, and the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Review customer financial information, assess creditworthiness, and establish appropriate credit limits and payment terms for both new and existing accounts.

• Research billing concerns and account discrepancies, then work directly with customers and internal teams to reach timely, accurate resolutions.

• Post and allocate incoming payments, keep sales ledger records current, and prepare aging reports to support management review and collection planning.

• Manage overdue accounts by coordinating payment arrangements, issuing formal notices, and preparing documentation for external collection or legal follow-up when needed.

• Enter invoices accurately into the system and verify supporting details before processing.

• Compare invoice and vendor statement information against purchase orders to confirm accuracy and address mismatches.

• Maintain organized records for vendor activity, payments, credit memos, and related account documentation, applying credits correctly to open invoices.

• Process check and wire transactions while supporting periodic account reviews on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis to confirm payment accuracy and account status.

• Partner with internal departments and assist with additional finance-related responsibilities, including tasks connected to ongoing system implementation efforts as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Experience in credit administration, collections, accounts receivable, or a closely related finance function.

• Ability to evaluate credit risk and make informed recommendations on account approval, limits, and terms.

• Working knowledge of dispute handling, payment follow-up, and account reconciliation practices.

• Proficiency in processing invoices, applying payments and credit memos, and maintaining accurate financial records.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to analyze accounts and identify discrepancies or trends.

• Effective communication and negotiation skills for interacting with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.

• Comfortable using accounting or ERP systems and standard business software in a deadline-driven environment.

This positions offers full time benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/PTO/401k & more

Qualified? Apply today!

Compensation

$58,000.00-$60,000.00 Yearly

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