Credit Assistant

Welcome to Ryerson, where exceptional career opportunities await. As a leading provider of industrial metal products and services since 1842, we are committed to excellence and best-in-class customer service. Join our team and be a part of a legacy of excellence, where your contributions will be valued, and your development supported. Ryerson offers a dynamic, quality-focused, environment, ideal for advancing your career and making your mark in the metals industry.

As a Credit Administrator at Ryerson, you will be responsible for supporting the credit department by assisting in the processing all new customer credit applications and annual reviews for existing customers. This role will gather information needed to help aid in the credit decision making process, which may include commercial credit information, credit references, bank references, internet resources, Ryerson's internal credit information or other information necessary to maintain or improve the customer's credit file. The Credit Administrator will conduct collection calls on specific branches assigned.

• Timely processing of new customer credit applications to forward to Credit Analyst or Regional Credit Manager
• Timely processing of annual credit reviews to forward to Credit Analyst or Regional Credit Manager
• Reconciliation of large incoming payments
• Accurately updating existing customer's credit information in the database
• Maintaining credit files, including scanning, filing, making copies to insure they are following company policies
• Process credit card transactions and reconciliation of reports
• Process requests for credit references
• Conduct calls to customers when needed
• All other duties as assigned or duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

• Associate degree preferred
• 1-3 years' experience preferably in credit administration
• Knowledge of SAP, Dun & Bradstreet, and Experian Credit software and modules experience preferred
• Working knowledge of MS-Office Suite applications (MS-Excel, MS-Word, and MS-Outlook)
• Excellent at prioritization and multi-tasking and able to work with multiple deadlines
• Demonstrated competencies of being a team player, maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers, other departments, and all levels of management
• Excellent attention to detail, problem solving and follow-up skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills