Credit Analyst

Elevate Outdoor Collective•Bellevue, WA

6d•$21 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Elevate Outdoor Collective is seeking a Credit Analyst to support their initiative of creating a best-in-class service to their brands. The purpose of this role is to evaluate and assess financial risk, approve and extend credit lines, implement security instruments when needed, and ensure balances due are collected and/or resolved in a timely manner. This role works closely with the Sales Force, Customer Service, Distribution, and Retail Dealers, while performing excellent customer service to internal and external customers. The Credit Analyst will maintain department monthly cash collection goals and achieve and maintain an acceptable past due ratio.

Requirements

Business and or Accounting/Finance degree strongly preferred.
Strong analytical, communication, and customer service skills.
Highly effective interpersonal skills.
Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel.
Must be highly motivated and work well independently, as well as in a group setting.
Experience in dispute resolution with customers.
Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with dealer base, sales force, and management.
Ability to sit for long periods of time.
Ability to enter data for long periods of time.
Ability to sit in front of computer for long periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years commercial credit/collections experience preferred.
Experience in analyzing credit reports and financial statements in order to determine appropriate credit limits.
Experience in a consumer good manufacturing environment, preferably in a multi-channel distribution environment focusing on smaller specialty retailers.
Understanding of Credit Law as it relates to anti-trust and Bankruptcy.
Sporting Goods industry experience.
May be required to lift 5-30 pounds occasionally.

Responsibilities

Make initial and follow up telephone calls/emails to various accounts in an attempt to collect delinquent balances due using the standard operational procedures that are in effect.
Analyze financial position of customers in assigned territory to include review of financial statements, customer history/credit file, and industry credit reports.
Assess and evaluate risk in assigned territory by making sound judgments and working directly with the Credit Manager as necessary.
Implement security when necessary to secure our line of credit to customers.
Negotiate pay plans with delinquent debtors using sound judgment and securing of the appropriate documentation for execution once plan has been established.
Handle all reconciliation activity on various accounts in territory to include research and resolution of charge backs and deductions.
Review all credit held orders on the accounts assigned and release in accordance with K2’s credit policies and procedures.
Review and refer accounts to the Credit Manager for collection handling and possible use of 3rd party agencies.
Contributes to efficient department operations by performing other related duties as assigned by management.
Ensure that superior customer service is given both internally and externally.
Work directly with sales, customer service, and distribution to solicit assistance and relevant information needed to resolve balances and disputes.