Credit & Collections Analyst - Chicago, IL

Genuine Cable Group • Chicago, IL

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join a fast-growing company that will value and leverage your B2B accounts receivable, finance, and customer relationship experience! GCG (Genuine Cable Group) is currently seeking a Credit and Collections Analyst to join our Finance team! In this role, you'll manage a portfolio of customer accounts in Accounts Receivable to assign credit parameters, collect amounts due to GCG, and expedite dispute resolution. You will also negotiate workout/settlement agreements in collaboration with our Sr Credit Manager. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement reporting to our Chicago, IL office up to 3 days a week after training has concluded. Office address : 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave Chicago, IL Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00am CST to 4:00pm CST.

Requirements

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field preferred; relevant experience working in credit and/or accounts receivable in small and large industrial commercial business
• Ability to multitask in a fast past environment.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound independent judgment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate satisfactory business resolutions
• Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, and a variety of accounting systems

Nice To Haves

• Oracle experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Contact customers via phone, fax, and/or email regarding payment of balances owed to the company
• Work with branches and sales teams to expedite dispute resolution
• Review aging data to determine accounts needing follow-up collection activity
• Review questionable accounts for changes in their credit worthiness
• Send past due notices by fax, mail, or email
• Establish credit limits for new accounts based on historical credit information
• Process Sales Tax Exemption Certificates

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary
• Robust and affordable benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, and more
• PTO plan with company paid holidays
• 401K with employer contribution
• An employee-centric company that values and truly appreciates our most important asset: You!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees