Credit Analyst I

Westlake • Houston, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate. SUMMARY To serve as the key support for credit for selected segment of business and provide support as back up for additional segment(s). Conducts analysis of the credit worthiness of customers to establish credit limits and minimize risk. Control the credit exposures of these groups based on the DOA. Provide backup support for the credit/collections function within all divisions.

Requirements

• BA/BS in finance, accounting or business administration and or related work experience.
• JDE experience
• Minimum 1 to 3+ years’ experience in credit/collections, or financial institution, previous multi-currency trade experience
• Strong written and verbal skills
• Microsoft excel and word experience
• The ability to interact effectively with all levels

Responsibilities

• Compile the information/support for credit limit analysis on all new applications and for increases/renewals in lines of credit as required.
• Maintain open communication between sales and customer service of any type of delay in completing an analysis based on non-response status from banks or vendors.
• Record all information inside the Get Paid program to validate and record analysis and create the initial request for automation of approval in accordance with the DOA.
• Monitor and document all collection efforts for past due accounts based off strategies built and program outlines within Get Paid.
• Maintain order and delivery releases within JDE with communication to Customer Service and to Sales team.
• Obtain approvals for releases for past due accounts in accordance to the DOA and set guidelines within the Vinyl Products Credit Group.
• Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
• Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level