Credit Analyst - Electrical Parts Distribution

Sonepar•Addison, IL

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Viking Electric, a leading electrical products and services provider for contractors, is seeking a Credit Analyst for its Addison, IL location. This full-time role operates during standard daytime hours, Monday-Friday, and is an in-office position. The Credit Analyst will be responsible for managing day-to-day activities within the Credit Department, focusing on maintaining optimal DSO and past-due accounts receivable levels. This role involves significant customer interaction, problem resolution, order authorization, billing information maintenance, and the release of confidential credit information while ensuring customer goodwill. The Credit Analyst will utilize various tools, including telephone, PC, Get-Paid Software, and reports, to manage collection activities for assigned accounts, keeping relevant parties informed of issues and actions. Collaboration with the Credit Manager, sales team, and knowledge of sales tax requirements are key components of this role. The position also involves monitoring and adjusting credit limits, authorizing shipments, and managing invoices requiring special handling, including utilizing the Bill trust website for invoice and payment processing.

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.
Must have a valid driver’s license
Limited travel
Willingness to work additional hours to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

Professionally and efficiently handle day-to-day activity in the Credit Department by completing assigned duties and maintaining DSO and past-due accounts receivable at the levels set in objectives.
Effectively respond to inquiries from customers, other associates, and outside organizations on customer accounts, including resolution of problems, authorization of new orders, maintenance of billing information, release of confidential credit information to the appropriate people and maintain customer good will.
Utilizing the telephone, PC, Get-Paid Software, and various reports, as well as effective use of personal visits when appropriate, handle all credit department collection activity for assigned accounts, keeping all appropriate people advised of problems and actions taken/required.
Meet with Credit Manager monthly or as requested to discuss status of accounts.
Manage sales tax collection and documentation for accounts being knowledgeable in sales tax requirements and documentation in the states for which accounts are being managed
Meet with assigned account managers and complete the Joint Account Review Process each month.
Advise and train salespeople in collection approach and collection options.
Work together with sales to collect accounts and resolve disputes.
Monitor credit limits for assigned accounts, changing credit limits where appropriate, and authorizing shipments as needed.
Handle and manage invoices and other documents requiring special handling to insure prompt payment of invoicing.
Utilize Bill trust website for obtaining invoice and statement documents and customer payments.