CB Credit Specialist - Decatur, AL

As a leading bank, SouthState has been providing financial solutions to individuals, families, and businesses for more than 100 years.

SouthState team members strive to create remarkable experiences while building meaningful and lasting relationships. We are proud to be a reflection of the communities we serve, and our team members share core values that make SouthState a great place to bank, and a great place to work.

POSITION SUMMARY

A Credit Specialist is responsible for setting up new customer applications, verifying references, pulling credit reports. Position is also responsible for general administrative tasks of department.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Set up new applications on the system within established guidelines
• Contact vendors for credit references via telephone, fax, and email
• Research companies by utilizing the internet
• Access credit reports for businesses and individuals
• Create and update new client reports
• Enter data into Cadence and CBCentral
• Perform general office duties such as answering telephone and interacting with clients
• Goal is to complete an average of 15 applications per day
• Develop skills through cross-training with analysts in authorizations and approval of updates and new accounts as time allows
• Special projects as assigned by manager

REQUIRED SKILLS AND COMPETENICIES

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required as well as excellent customer relations skills
• Must be proficient in Excel, Word, and Outlook and general office duties; experience using Cadence operating system is preferred
• Must effectively manage workflow and assignments - appropriately prioritizing work. Attention to detail and accuracy is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Office environment; secure, comfortable working conditions.