Credit Analyst

About the role

As a Credit Analyst your goal is to approve or decline credit limit requests for a portfolio of accounts in accordance with established policies, practices and procedures in a manner that will result in maximum sales, sound receivables and the prompt conversion into cash with a minimum of past dues balances and bad debt loss. You will administer the credit granting function on new and existing customers for an assigned portfolio of domestic and/or international accounts with an emphasis on obtaining financial statements and performing ratio analysis to achieve objectives and goals.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and update the customer credit file as needed with credit bureau reports, financial statements and other current financial data necessary to make a credit limit decision or recommendation as per the assigned delegation of authority.
• Perform investigation and analysis of credit risk and/or financial information, working within established guidelines, policies and procedures for domestic dealers and other small ticket domestic or international customers.
• Review information on file for existing customers and ensure periodic credit file update reviews are done on time and in accordance with policy using collected financial data including credit scores if available.
• Ensure over limit requests are handled on time and in accordance with policy and review the weekly over limit report, working with the assigned A/R Analyst for resolution.
• Partner with assigned A/R staff to achieve portfolio goals as related to the collection of accounts receivable, mitigate risk situations with collateral as appropriate and reduce or eliminate bad debt risk.
• Keep all key stakeholders, including Sales and Credit management, informed of any problematic credit issues.
• Work with assigned A/R staff to recommend to management accounts for write-off or placement for collection.
• Support credit management with daily, weekly, monthly and/or annual administrative tasks which may include but are not limited to compliance with audit requests, preparation of reports or special analysis or scheduled financial risk review of assigned portfolio.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related field OR equivalent education and experience.
• At least three years of experience in the credit or customer service field.
• Experience using finance and credit concepts including a basic understanding of commercial / consumer law.
• B2B and/or manufacturing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with spreadsheet software – MS Excel and/or Google Sheets.
• Demonstrated experience with ERP system – SAP preferred.
• Ability to consult with internal and external customers to resolve complaints.
• Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve problems.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with diverse partners both internally and externally.
• Well organized, detail oriented, self-motivated and demonstrates effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize without much supervision.
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location.

Skills

• Highly organized with strong prioritization skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• A collaborator.