For over 100 years, BlueScope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations. Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future – we look forward to hearing them!   

Assist in minimizing the carrying costs for accounts receivable by improving cash flow and maintaining a Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) consistent or better than industry standard for the region(s) assigned.

Assist Credit Managers in minimizing Bad Debt losses when approving projects by evaluating the level of risk in relationship to the potential return.

The financial/credit relationship to customers is a crucial element in both keeping projects on the production schedule and managing the accounts receivable portfolio.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist Credit Managers for your region(s) (as assigned) in evaluating collection risk on every project sold to support the credit decision on each project, regardless of amount.  Establishing terms for each project includes a) keeping abreast of lien rights in all states, b) determine the need for secondary security or other coverage such as contractor payment bonds, letters of credit, cross corporate guarantee, insurance or advanced payment, c) analyze current customer exposure in production and AR, d) Assist with communicating requirements with customers on each project as well as PM’s and Sales Team as needed.
• Daily interaction with customers, project managers and/or sales managers regarding disputes, collections and claims.
• Assist Credit Manager with filing mechanic’s liens and/or bond claims as assigned. Monitor dates to analyze and track lien rights, file notices, perform research, and process lien waivers as needed for assigned regions.
• Monitor and perform customer AR balance maintenance for regions assigned (i.e. Project Reconciliations, write offs, application/refund of credit memos, commitments and advanced payments, etc.)
• Maintain Customer Master file or provide backup in maintaining Customer Master file, including new customers, updates, direct sale relationships, etc. for all company divisions as needed.
• Assist with analysis of financials of builder recruits to aid in establishing an initial credit guideline and ongoing review of annual customer financials, as assigned by Credit Manager.

Minimum Education & Experience Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related area
• 1 year construction credit experience
• 3 years finance or collections experience

Preferred Education & Experience Qualifications

• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in the building and construction industry including an understanding of the Mechanics Lien, Joint Payment Agreements, Construction Payment and Performance Bonds, and Letters of Credit (Standby & Documentary)
• 3+ years construction credit experience 

Technical Skills & Competencies

• Negotiating
• Interpersonal Savvy
• Customer Focus
• Business Acumen
• Decision Quality
• Drive for Results
• Problem Solving
• Organizational Agility

The preceding job responsibilities and tasks were designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by associates in this job.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all job duties and responsibilities required of associates assigned to this job.  Associates may be required to perform other duties as assigned.  Additional job competencies, individual goals, and performance measurements are set at the department level.

The benefits are just as rewarding as the work at BlueScope.  To support our goal, we offer a total compensation plan and an outstanding benefits package that includes health insurance, life insurance, short and long term disability, paid time off, and retirement. 

EEO Employer/M/F/Disabled/Protected Veteran

BlueScope is an equal opportunity employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status, as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability.