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Hello p rospective employee, we appreciate you taking the time to learn about Farwest and this Credit Specialist Position!

About Farwest:

Farwest Steel Corporation has been the preeminent metal solutions choice within the greater Western United States since 1956.  Farwest’s products and services offer customers the ability to consolidate many suppliers into one effective solution.  We have over 600 employees located in 7 Western States.

As a company, Farwest strives to offer our employees a safe, innovative, creative, fun, diverse and team-based atmosphere that supports our vision: to be the preeminent metal solutions provider in the Western United States. Our goal is to create a performance-based culture staffed with highly motivated and satisfied employees

Benefits:

+ Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, LTD, FSA, HRA, HSA, EAP, company paid Life Insurance & STD, and 401K with 3.5% Match

+ We offer full benefits with options to suit everyone

+ Incentive based on corporate performance

+ Tuition reimbursement and career development opportunities

+ Compensation will be based on knowledge, skills, and ability

About this position:

As a condition of employment, all applicants are required to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check. Farwest adheres to federal regulations in regard to drug-testing, which includes THC. Pre-employment drug screen and background check must be completed, post offer of employment. Farwest participates in E-Verify and we confirm each candidate’s eligibility to legally work in the US.

Job Type: Full Time, Onsite

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM

Starting Wage: $22.00 - $25.00, depending on experience

Farwest Steel's Credit department seeks a knowledgeable and dependable individual to join their team as Credit Specialist. In this role, you will be responsible for managing accounts receivable, evaluating customer creditworthiness, ensuring timely collections, and fostering strong customer relationships. By analyzing financial data, negotiating payment terms, and collaborating with internal teams, you will play a key role in maintaining cash flow, minimizing risk, and supporting the company’s financial success.

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

+ Evaluate credit applications and determine the creditworthiness of applicants based on financial data, credit scores, and other relevant information

+ Analyze financial statements, credit reports, and other financial information to assess the risk associated with extending credit to customers or clients

+ Contact customers via phone, email, or mail to secure payment on overdue accounts

+ Negotiate payment plans and terms with customers to facilitate timely repayment

+ Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of all collection activities and communications with customers

+ Analyze delinquent accounts and recommend actions to resolve outstanding balances

+ Collaborate with sales teams and other departments to resolve credit issues and ensure a positive customer experience

+ Maintain aging reports that meet corporate benchmarks for collectability

+ Maintain an organized system to keep customer files up to date

+ Communicate with team members and management when changes occur to customers’ financial status

+ Assist with departmental projects that drive overall corporate success

+ Meet with customers

Minimum Qualifications:

+ High School diploma required

+ Proven credit collections experience

+ Sense of discretion and willingness to maintain strict confidentiality of pertinent and sensitive information

+ Strong communication skills

+ Ability to multi task and manage time

+ Adept at negotiation and possess a strong business acumen

+ Ability to research financial information and present data to team and management

+ Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications

+ Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred

+ Experience with Oracle preferred

Farwest is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Drug Free Workplace. Join a growing, dynamic company with operations across the western US! Learn

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Work Opportunity Tax Credit Farwest Steel Corporation & Affiliates participate in the Work Opportunity Tax Credit program. ADP Tax Credits administers this program on our behalf. It is vital that you follow the steps listed below in order for the tax credits to be processed. We appreciate your cooperation.

Questionnaire Instructions

+ Open https://tcs.adp.com/screen/index.html?cc=farweststeel

+ Note: To change the language on screen please select a language from the dropdown box

+ Click on Continue to begin

+ Please answer each question

+ Eligible candidates will be asked to Click Finish and Electronically Sign to complete the interview.

+ Ineligible candidates will be asked to click Continue to finish the interview. You will not be asked to electronically sign.

*ADP will contact WOTC-eligible new hires via email or text to request proof of age or address documentation, when needed.

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