SR. SPECIALIST - Contracts Department/Credit
Southwest Research Institute

Job Info

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Who We Are:

The Contracts Department is responsible for leading 'cradle-to-grave' contract review, negotiation, and administration activities supporting SwRI's technical divisions.

Objectives of this Role:

• Support SwRI by serving as a Credit Specialist in the Contracts Department.
• Analyze credit reports, references, and financial information to determine credit worthiness and credit limits for new and existing customers to a predetermined level of authority.
• Communicate with internal and external customers regarding credit decisions on a daily basis in a fast paced and high transaction volume environment, to include the preparation of proposed payment terms and preliminary invoices.
• Collaborate with contractual and technical staff to develop and maintain relationships with key customers.

Daily and Monthly Responsibilities:

• Working knowledge of credit processes and procedures, experience with making intermediate large-dollar credit decisions, and using credit reports including the knowledge and ability to analyze financial statements.
• Experience in contract negotiations is required. Strong communication skills as well as being able to multi-task deadline driven requests are required.
• Working knowledge of bond and letter of credit protocols and administration is preferred.
• Intermediate/working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word is required as well as experience working with PDF documents.

Requirements:

• Requires a Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance or Accounting.
• 6-10 years: Commercial credit/collections experience.
• A valid/clear driver's license is required.

Special Requirements:

Job Locations: San Antonio, Texas

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An Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Race/Color/Religion/Sex/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin/Disabled/Veteran
Committed to Diversity in the Workplace

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