Senior Credit Administrator

We are looking for a Senior Credit Administrator to join our Talley team in Santa Fe Springs, CA!

Summary:
The Senior Credit Administrator is responsible for managing credit risk, credit limits, and complex reconciliations for assigned accounts, ensuring timely collections and supporting business growth through effective credit management. This role also serves as a backup for credit coverage within the department. Advanced Excel proficiency is essential for analyzing complex financial data, building credit models, and generating insightful reports.

What You'll Do:

• Account monitoring and payment collection by maintaining direct customer contact, reviewing accounts receivable aging reports, resolving invoice disputes, and coordinating with Billing to minimize outstanding balances and ensure timely payments
• Conduct comprehensive credit analysis by collecting and evaluating financial data in compliance with company policies, continuously assessing creditworthiness, and preparing detailed credit performance reports for senior management reviews
• Collaborate closely with sales and customer service teams, as well as rebate customers, to address credit-related issues, support monthly rebate targets, and strengthen customer relationships within assigned territories
• Review over-limit accounts, approve credit limits within authorized thresholds, and evaluate requests for higher limits, providing recommendations for senior management approval
• Leverage advanced excel capabilities—including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, macros, complex formulas, and data modeling—for comprehensive credit risk analysis
• Develop and maintain dashboards to effectively track account performance and credit risk exposure
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the credit function and overall business objectives
• Participate in weekly Company Big Goal meetings
• Maintain confidentiality of all proprietary information as required by Talley
• Display strong work ethic and honesty and adheres to all company policies and procedures
• Engage in work with a high sense of urgency, highly organized, and detail-oriented
• Be open to change and deal calmly and effectively with high-stress situations
• Display Talley’s mission, shared principles, and the Big Goal in all employee interactions
• Other duties as assigned

Job Duties Disclaimer:
The information contained in this job description is intended to describe the essential job functions required of those assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform the job. Please note that management retains the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. The ability to competently perform all the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, demonstrate commitment to effective customer service delivery, integrity, and the ability to work productively as a member of a team or work group are basic requirements of all positions at Rexel USA.

What You'll Need

• 5+ years of credit administration experience in distribution, wholesale, or manufacturing
• Proven experience approving credit limits and recommending higher limits to senior management
• 4 Year / Bachelor's Degree - Required
• Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data and perform credit risk assessments
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including pivot tables, advanced formulas, and macros
• Demonstrated sound judgment and consistent adherence to credit policies
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to manage customer relationships professionally, including handling sensitive situations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong time management and organizational skills
• Adaptability to changing work environments and competing demands
• Dependable with the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively across functional teams

Physical Demands:

• Sit: Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Constantly – at least 51%
• Walk: Must be able to move about inside/outside office or work location - Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Use hands to finger, handle, or feel: Operates a computer and other office machinery - Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl: Must be able to crouch down to stock shelves, pick up boxes, or position oneself to maintain computers in the lab/under desks/in server closet - Occasionally – up to 20%
• Climb or balance: Must be able to ascend/descend on a ladder, forklift, pallet jack, or other warehouse equipment - Occasionally – up to 20%
• Talk, hear, taste, smell: Must be able to use senses to effectively communicate with co-workers and clients and detect hazardous conditions - Frequently – 21% to 50%

Weight and Force Demands:

• Up to 10 pounds - Frequently – 21% to 50%
• Up to 25 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%
• Up to 50 pounds - Occasionally – up to 20%

Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.

For the state of California only, the pay range is $50252.00 to $75379.00, depending upon qualifications, experience, and other considerations permitted by law. 

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Our Benefits Include:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401K with Employer Match
• Paid vacation and sick time
• Paid company holidays plus flexible personal days per year
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Health & Wellness Programs
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• HSA Accounts
• Commuter Transit Benefits
• Additional Optional Insurance such as Pet Insurance, Legal Assistance, Critical Illness, Home and Auto Insurance to name a few.
• Employee Discount Programs
• Professional Training & Development Programs
• Career Advancement Opportunities – We like to promote from within

Our goal is to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to succeed as we understand that our success and innovation is enhanced by an inclusive and diverse workforce.
Rexel USA (A VEVRAA Federal Contractor), and its affiliated companies, is an EEO/Disabled/Veterans employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by law.

Rexel USA is one of the largest distributors of electrical products, data communication, and related supplies in the United States. Rexel USA operates its electrical distribution business in the United States through eight Regions that go to market under various banner and trade names, including Rexel, Rexel Automation, Gexpro, Mayer, and Platt Electric Supply. In addition to an online store, Rexel USA has a distribution network of over 460 warehouse storefront locations throughout the U.S.