Credit Analyst

Hartung Glass•Tukwila, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Hartung Glass Industries is a local independently owned manufacturer who has been in business for over 75 years in the King County area. We are currently seeking a Credit Analyst for our South Seattle location. Our Credit Analyst positions manage credit portfolios with $30MM-$40MM in annual sales. The position has a great deal of autonomy in the management of their portfolio and the day to day activities. The ideal candidate will be self-directed and comfortable making difficult credit decisions, occasionally with limited information. They will have the ability to form a relationship with their customers while still enforcing timely payment and adherence to any agreed payment plans.

Requirements

2+ years credit collection experience.
Knowledge of lien laws and pre-lien process.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to multitask and handle large volume of calls.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent computer skills, including MS Office (including intermediate Excel).
Detail oriented.
Positive attitude and team player.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of lien laws and experience in construction industry can be useful.
Prior accounts receivable experience is helpful in understanding customer payments, short pays, debit memos, etc.
Notary Public, preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop customer relationships & provide excellent customer service.
Engage in collection calls on past-due invoices
Run credit check reports from Experian and D&B for new account set up.
Establish credit limits & terms for new customers.
Maintain and update customer master data.
Review daily booking report to identify large jobs and complete pre-lien filings.
Research and communicate invoice discrepancies/short pays with customers.
Negotiate & design payment plans for delinquent accounts. Monitor progress and ensure compliance with agreed upon terms.
Partner with sales team to address customer collections issues.
Prepare accounts with outstanding balances for placement with outside collection agencies. Work with attorneys/collection agencies on ongoing collections efforts.
Work with the cash application team to ensure proper payment processing & provide back up.
Communicate credit worthiness of our customers to other industry suppliers.