Credit Analyst - Electrical Parts Distribution

About the role

At Viking Electric, a career is more than a job—you’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. We offer electrical products and services to contractors throughout the Midwest and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates globally. Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives, offering a supportive culture, great benefits, and exciting career growth opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Professionally and efficiently handle day-to-day activities in the Credit Department, maintaining DSO and past-due accounts receivable at targeted levels.
• Respond to inquiries from customers, associates, and outside organizations regarding customer accounts, resolving problems, authorizing new orders, maintaining billing information, and releasing confidential credit information appropriately while preserving customer goodwill.
• Handle all credit department collection activity for assigned accounts using telephone, PC, Get-Paid Software, reports, and personal visits, keeping relevant parties informed of issues and actions taken or required.
• Meet with the Credit Manager monthly (or as requested) to discuss account status.
• Manage sales tax collection and documentation, ensuring compliance with state requirements for assigned accounts.
• Conduct monthly Joint Account Reviews with assigned account managers, advising and training salespeople on collection approaches and options while collaborating to resolve disputes.
• Monitor and adjust credit limits for assigned accounts, authorizing shipments as needed.
• Manage invoices and special-handling documents to ensure prompt payment.
• Utilize the Billtrust website for obtaining invoice and statement documents and processing 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.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Limited travel may be required.
• Willingness to work additional hours to meet deadlines.

Pay

Base salary: $25.00/hr - $30.00/hr (pay increases within range based on credit analyst experience). Compensation includes hourly pay, a short-term incentive bonus, and a full benefits package.

Schedule

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

Benefits

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision coverage
• 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)

Viking Electric is a military-friendly company with employee resource groups (ERGs) to help you connect and feel supported.