Job Description
At SanMar, the work you do makes a difference.
What’s the Short Version?
The Credit Assistant provides administrative and operational support to the Credit Department by assisting with daily coverage needs, account maintenance tasks, and special projects as assigned. This role provides flexible support across teams and priorities based on department needs.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Communicate regularly with assigned Supervisor regarding daily tasks, priorities, and workload.
- Support coverage for out of office Credit Representatives, including but not limited to: pool coverage; following up on accounts; reviewing reports; assisting with aging-related tasks; reviewing check copies provided by a Supervisor or AR Specialist; processing payments; and managing and responding to emails forwarded by a Supervisor.
- Assist with posting payments when time permits and based on department priorities.
- Support routine credit administration tasks, including but not limited to: Net 1/Net 3 account follow-up and maintenance; identifying and assisting with payment discrepancies; reviewing and assisting with customer reports; and closing accounts.
- Maintain accurate documentation and updates within department systems and reports.
- Provide support for credit department projects as assigned, based on business needs and workload capacity.
- Assist with research and reporting related to accounts, transactions, or department initiatives.
- Assist with special projects, coverage needs, or priority work during peak periods or staffing gaps.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Comply with all policies and standards.
What Are We Looking For?
- High School Diploma
- Proficient in Microsoft products: Word, Excel, Outlook, and D365
- Proficient in basic math skills, and accurate 10 key by touch
- Excellent time management; self-directed and able to meet deadlines
- Accurate data entry with attention to detail and possess strong organizational skills
- Must be flexible with change, willing to take on new challenges
- Maintain a high level of confidentiality
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must be approachable with a good attitude
- Reliable with excellent attendance and punctuality
What’s Our Offer?
Salary Range: You`ll earn between $20.82 and $24.00 on an hourly basis, depending on experience.
Bonus: You`ll be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus up to 5% of base salary.
Paid Time Off: You`ll accrue paid time off on a weekly basis based on hours worked up to 112 hours per year to start. Employees also receive 8 paid holidays and 1 paid family day off.
Additional Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
- 401k plan and matches $1 for $1 up to 4% of earnings, matched & vested at every pay cycle
- Life insurance
- Short/long-term disability coverage
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Pet insurance
What Should You Expect?
Hybrid: SanMar’s Eastpointe office is located in Issaquah, WA in the Seattle metropolitan area. Employees are required to work in our offices Tuesday through Thursday each week and additional days may be added based on business needs. Our standard working hours are 8:00-5:00 PST. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Work environment is moderately quiet. Ability to work on computer for multiple hours with frequent interruptions.
Why Work at SanMar?
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. They bring their talent, passion and dedication to work with them every day. Their hard work inspires us and gives us purpose. We love working here together.
Whether you work in our headquarters, from your home or in one of our distribution centers across North America, we believe that investing in you is just the right thing to do. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to support your health and well-being, life balance, career growth and (eventually) retirement.
SanMar works with brands you already know, like Nike, The North Face and Brooks Brothers, as well as providing industry-leading private label apparel and accessories. Our people come to work excited to do their part, providing clothing that helps people feel that they’re a part of something special.
Here’s your chance to be a part of this story. If you’re ready to work in a place where your participation matters and your growth is a priority, we’re ready for you.
SanMar is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, whoever you love or follow in faith, whatever your disability or superpower status, whichever ethnicity or gender you identify with, you are welcome at SanMar.
SanMar participates in E-Verify.
