Credit & Collections Analyst - Chicago, IL

About the role

GCG (Genuine Cable Group) is currently seeking a Credit and Collections Analyst to join our Finance team. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement where you can report to our Chicago, IL office up to 3 days a week after training has concluded. The schedule is Monday to Friday, 7:00am CST to 4:00pm CST.

Responsibilities

• Contact customers via phone, fax, and/or email regarding payment of balances owed to the company
• Work with branches and sales teams to expedite dispute resolution
• Review aging data to determine accounts needing follow-up collection activity
• Review questionable accounts for changes in their credit worthiness
• Send past due notices by fax, mail, or email
• Establish credit limits for new accounts based on historical credit information
• Process Sales Tax Exemption Certificates

Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field preferred; relevant experience working in credit and/or accounts receivable in small and large industrial commercial businesses
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound independent judgment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate satisfactory business resolutions
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, and a variety of accounting systems
• Oracle experience is a plus

Qualifications

• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment

Skills

• Microsoft Word and Excel proficiency
• Accounting systems proficiency (Oracle experience a plus)

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary ranging from $70,000 to $80,000 depending on relevant experience
• Robust and affordable benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, and more
• PTO plan with company-paid holidays
• 401K with employer contribution

Pay

• $70,000 to $80,000 annually

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 7:00am CST to 4:00pm CST