Credit & Accounts Receivable Analyst

This position will support the Manager of Credit and Accounts Receivable in all aspects of Credit and A/R. The position will have a direct impact on the company’s overall profitability and working capital and will be instrumental in meeting the company’s business objectives including DSO, past-due percentage, and bad debt expense/reserves. The position will maintain and monitor past-due invoices while maximizing service to customers. Must be able to effectively execute duties and responsibilities while possessing excellent communication skills and working well with sales, operations, and customers in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Duties and Requirements:

• Strong understanding of credit and collection processes.
• Knowledge of credit and collection lending laws and practices.
• Ability to make Collection phone calls.
• Actively monitor and document customer accounts for non-payment, delayed payments, or any other irregularities.
• Assist Sales with Customer issues.
• Ability to recognize and research billing/ invoice problems.
• Escalate large collection issues appropriately.
• Strong skills in the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly MS Excel.
• Strong ability to negotiate and resolve issues/problems with customers.
• Ability to be flexible with position duties and scope of work.
• Ability to work cohesively with team members and with the Manager.
• Strong ability to communicate both orally and in writing.

Qualifications Desired:

• 5+ years in a fast-paced, results-oriented Credit Department.
• NACM Certification
• BS/BA in a related discipline is a plus, however; experience may be substituted for a degree.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong Computer Skills
• Knowledge of Lien Laws a plus.
• Must have initiative and a strong work ethic.
• Detail-oriented, professional, and reliable.