Credit Analyst

Mallory Alexander International Logistics•Memphis, TN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Mallory Alexander International Logistics, a global third-party logistics (3PL) provider, is seeking a Logistics Professional to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have experience in credit with prior exposure to financial statement analysis, commercial credit reports and suggesting customer credit limits. This individual must be customer service oriented; Microsoft Excel spreadsheet and Internet skills are essential. The successful candidate will also possess outstanding written and verbal communication skills, be able to interact positively with both external and internal customers, and must contribute in a fast-paced, deadline-intensive environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in Accounting, Finance or Business.
3-5 years’ experience in credit, accounts receivable, accounting, or finance required; or an equivalent combination of skills and experience.
Strong Microsoft Office skills
Must be a self-starter with ability to handle multiple tasks at the same time
This position also requires strong computer skills
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Must be organized and able to work within deadlines
Intuitive problem solving
Team orientated
Detail oriented, organized, and personable
Good organizational skills with ability to adapt to a changing environment.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with team members.
Ability to solve problems along with assigned tasks with limited to no supervision.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Freight Forwarding Industry a plus

Responsibilities

Credit investigation of new applications, by collecting industry and company data through a variety of channels
Maintain credit data in ERP system
Review aging reports and identify overdue accounts
Analyze payment trends and customer creditworthiness
Prioritize collection efforts based on risk and outstanding balances
Investigate reasons for payment delays
Coordinate with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve issues
Contact customers regarding past-due invoices through phone, email, and written correspondence
Review accounts over credit limit for increases or place holds as directed by credit manager
Perform reference checks
Credit reporting to selected agencies
Facilitate resolution of customer complaints and billing issues.
Adhere to approved credit limits and payment terms.
Work with outside collection agencies as needed.
Perform yearly customer reviews
Other duties as assigned