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Special Equipment Operator 5 - Apprentice

Sonepar USA

Special Equipment Operator 5 - Apprentice

Jackson, MS
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    COMPANY SUMMARY 

    Irby Utilities is one of the three largest electrical utility distribution companies in the United States, with over $1 Billion in annual sales and over 500 employees across more than 45 branches in 27 states.  Irby Utilities has experienced incredible growth over the past five years.  This presents many outstanding career & development opportunities throughout the country in various locations such as:  Jackson, Dallas/Ft. Worth, Orlando, Syracuse, Nashville, Denver, Salt Lake City, Portland, and Minneapolis.

     

    Irby was a pioneer in the early days of the electrical business, founded in 1926, and continues to be an industry leader in philanthropic involvement and community activity.   Irby is also part of the Sonepar family of operating companies, consisting of the finest locally managed electrical and industrial distributors throughout the United States.  Sonepar is the world leader in electrical distribution. 

     

    JOB SUMMARY

    Responsible for managing accounts receivable for the Utility segment of the business, and actively engages with the Executive Team regarding Irby’s account portfolio. Responsible for managing overall credit risk for the company and enforcing Irby and Sonepar credit policies and procedures. Coordinate activities of the Irby Utility credit team engaged in collecting customer payments, including communication with district managers, branch managers and customers, and issuance of notices to owners.

     

    ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

    • Supervise and develop department associates in order to promote a positive atmosphere of team collaboration and empowerment.
    • Establish department objectives for DSO and past-due accounts receivable, setting appropriate targets and ensuring they are met in conjunction with the Irby and Sonepar objectives and goals.
    • Review delinquent account records to determine that customers are being effectively contacted for collection of overdue accounts.
    • Monitor collection workload according to the degree and amount of delinquency and assigns accounts to collection team.
    • Monitor credit limits for assigned accounts, changing limits as appropriate, and overseeing all collection activity for all accounts and coordinating associated legal matters.
    • Ensure prompt evaluation of and response to new account applications, communicate account problems to appropriate people and develop and maintain internal procedures that assure minimal delays of accepted orders.
    • Proposes accounts for annual write-off to Executive Team and oversees the write-off process.
    • Authorize or refer accounts to Legal for legal actions against debtors or third-party collectors.
    • Assist in the contract and purchase order review processes insuring terms and conditions agreed to are in Irby’s best interest and support Irby’s established collection position and expectations as well as balancing the legal protection with the needs of sales.
    • Build relationships with branch, district, and senior managers through review of customer account activity.
    • Assist with collection activities in difficult cases.
    • Verify notices to owners and process release of liens.
    • Authorize adjustments such as service charges and discounts on customer accounts.
    • Provides support for all audit activities both internal and external.
    • Within Sonepar, contribute, support, and participate in Sonepar credit team activities including monthly calls and annual meeting as approved by Irby management. Complete required monthly, quarterly, annual and requested reporting as well as forecast collections on a monthly basis.

     

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

    • Above-average communication skills and the ability to effectively supervise others, sound knowledge of the commercial collection and mechanics lien laws, and the ability to function independently are required. Additionally, the ability to read and analyze complex information and financial data is necessary.

     

     

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    • A four-year degree in business-related field (e.g. accounting, finance) or equivalent experience.
    • Five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
    • Experience managing multi-million dollar credit portfolio.
    • Strong credit/collection background is required.
    • Working knowledge of state’s lien and bond laws across the United States.
    • Strong leadership, team development , mentoring/coaching, people management skills, as well as very strong analytical skills are required.

     

     

     

     

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  • Qualifications

    WHY YOU WOULD BE PERFECT FOR THIS JOB:

    • You want to make a difference and be an essential worker!

    • YOU WANT TO MAKE A GOOD SALARY AND PROVIDE FOR YOUR FAMILY!

    • You like learning new things and working in a fast paced environment!

    • You’re an awesome team player,18 years old or older, with a great work ethic!

    • You have the ability to successfully complete fork truck training!

    • Manufacturing experience, with minimum of 3 years of Powered Industrial Truck (PIT) experience (fork/roll clamp and/or box clamp) required.

     

      

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