Credit Analyst - Addison (Western Chicago Suburbs)

There’s a place for you at Viking Electric. A career at Viking Electric is more than a job — you’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Viking Electric offers electrical products and services to contractors throughout the Midwest and is part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates globally. We value diverse perspectives and offer a supportive culture, great benefits, and exciting career growth opportunities.

About the role

Professionally and efficiently handle day-to-day activity in the Credit Department by completing assigned duties and maintaining DSO and past-due accounts receivable at the levels set in objectives.

Responsibilities

• Effectively respond to inquiries from customers, other associates, and outside organizations on customer accounts, including resolution of problems, authorization of new orders, maintenance of billing information, release of confidential credit information to the appropriate people, and maintaining customer good will.
• Utilizing the telephone, PC, Get-Paid Software, and various reports, as well as effective use of personal visits when appropriate, handle all credit department collection activity for assigned accounts, keeping all appropriate people advised of problems and actions taken/required.
• Meet with Credit Manager monthly or as requested to discuss status of accounts.
• Manage sales tax collection and documentation for accounts, being knowledgeable in sales tax requirements and documentation in the states for which accounts are being managed.
• Meet with assigned account managers and complete the Joint Account Review Process each month. Advise and train salespeople in collection approach and collection options. Work together with sales to collect accounts and resolve disputes.
• Monitor credit limits for assigned accounts, changing credit limits where appropriate, and authorizing shipments as needed.
• Handle and manage invoices and other documents requiring special handling to ensure prompt payment of invoicing.
• Utilize Billtrust website for obtaining invoice and statement documents and customer payments.

Requirements

• A minimum of 2 to 3 years in commercial credit or accounts receivable collections, preferably in an electrical construction-related field.
• A four-year degree in a business-related field (e.g., accounting, finance) or equivalent experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Limited travel.
• Willingness to work additional hours to meet deadlines.

Benefits

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Pay

Base Salary: $26.00/hr - $34.50/hr (pay increases in range with credit analyst experience brought to the role). Compensation includes hourly pay, short-term incentive bonus, and full benefits package.

Schedule

Standard daytime hours, Monday-Friday (in-office).