Credit Analyst Senior

Briggs & Stratton•Milwaukee, WI

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Credit and Collections Analyst Senior, your goal is to support the order to cash process by applying Company collection policies and procedures in a manner that will result in the sound conversion of receivables into cash, while maintaining a minimum amount of past dues for assigned accounts. You’ll also approve or decline credit limit requests for a complex, higher profile 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 due balances and bad debt lost.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business or related field OR equivalent education and experience
Minimum of five years experience in the credit/collections field
Proficiency in MS Excel or Google Sheets
SAP experience
Proven ability to use finance and credit concepts including a thorough understanding of commercial/consumer credit law
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 demonstrated effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize without supervision
Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Nice To Haves

Experience in manufacturing and B2B accounts receivable preferred

Responsibilities

Administering the credit granting function on new and existing customer for an assigned portfolio of domestic and/or complex international accounts with an emphasis on obtaining financial statement and performing ratio analysis to achieve objectives and goals
Analyzing customer credit profile within established guidelines, policies and procedures
Investigating risk utilizing credit bureau reports, financial statements and other current financial data necessary to make a credit limit decision or recommendation
Performing monthly portfolio risk assessment and reports to business
Assisting manager with ad-hoc reporting and special projects
Training and mentoring less senior team members on an ongoing basis
Ensuring over limit requests are handled on time and in accordance with policy and review the weekly over limit report, working with the assigned Accounts Receivable (A/R) Analyst for resolution
Partnering with assigned A/R staff to achieve portfolio goals as related to the collection of accounts receivable.
Working to mitigate risk situations with collateral as appropriate and to reduce or eliminate bad debt risk
Keeping all key stakeholders, including Sales and Credit management informed of any problematic credit issues
Working with assigned A/R staff to recommend to management accounts for write-off or placement for collection