About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

This is an entry-level Credit Trainee role designed to build foundational skills in credit, collections, and customer relationship management. In this hands-on program you will:

• Support daily credit operations and learn how trade credit is extended
• Rotate through multiple site functions (warehouse, sales counter, delivery rides, operations) to gain business context
• Shadow credit leaders and participate in customer meetings and presentations
• Assist with account reviews, collections activities, and basic A/R tasks
• Build relationships with customers and internal teams to support credit decisions
• Learn to use internal systems and tools to document credit actions and conclusions

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Program Details

This is an 8–12 month, structured training program combining mentoring, on-the-job learning, and progressive responsibility. You will be actively involved in the business from day one with continuous coaching from the credit leadership team.

• Employment types: FULL_TIME and INTERNSHIP (program may start as either, per role posting)
• Program length: ~8–12 months of initial training based in Brooklyn, NY
• Upon successful completion, trainees will be prepared to manage an entry-level credit portfolio
• Bonus / incentive plan eligible

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Qualifications

• 0–3 years of work experience post-bachelor’s degree, or equivalent work experience in lieu of a degree
• Strong verbal and written communication skills; comfortable speaking by phone and presenting to groups
• Demonstrated customer-service mindset and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• High emotional intelligence and proven ability to build relationships with customers and coworkers
• Coachable, team-oriented, and eager to learn
• Willingness to relocate after the training period (relocation support provided at that time)

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Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Range: $28.85 - $43.26 per hour (Brooklyn, NY) — this role is located in New York and the pay range is provided in accordance with local pay transparency guidance
• This role is Bonus / Incentive Plan eligible
• Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, mental health support, paid parental leave, gender-affirming and family-building benefits, associate discounts, and other inclusive programs
• Starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements

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Career Path

Completing the Credit Trainee program prepares you to become a functioning Credit Manager responsible for a portfolio of accounts and the extension and collection of A/R. From there, high-performing Credit Managers may advance to Area Credit Manager roles with broader A/R responsibility and potential people management.

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Location & Relocation

• Initial training location: Brooklyn, NY for the first 8–12 months
• Candidates must be open to relocation after training; a relocation allowance will be provided. Regional preferences can be discussed.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

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