Credit & Collections Analyst

Almo • Jacksonville, FL

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About The Position

The Credit and Collections Analyst is responsible for all aspects of credit and collections management for customers within an assigned business line. There are two levels of Credit and Collections Analyst: Analyst and Senior Analyst, differentiated by years of experience and level of authority to assign credit lines (Analysts can authorize credit lines up to $25K with check in with managers; Senior Analyst can authorize credit lines up to 50K). What you will do in this role: Gather and interpret financial information and perform in-depth credit and financial analysis utilizing data from multiple sources. Make recommendations to extend higher credit lines, revoke credit lines and alter customers payment terms. Build and maintain relationships with external Inventory Finance companies to ensure prompt payments and proper discounts as well as internal (Sales, A/R, Legal, etc.) customers. Communicate with Credit and Collection Supervisor regarding unresolved issues and advise of resolution. Responsible for initiating collection calls to delinquent customers to acquire payment status. Makes determination to place account into collection (to third party collection agency). Also responsible for other Duties/Projects as assigned by business management as needed. (Senior Analyst may assist management in the formulation of credit policies)

Requirements

• College degree preferred
• Minimum 3 years of experience in commercial credit and collections (Sr. Analyst requirement of 7+ years of experience)
• Strong written and oral communications skills
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office with intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Solid data mining and analysis skills
• Detailed oriented with strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to multi-task and adhere to deadlines
• Results oriented and strives for continuous improvement
• Ability to work well and collaboratively in a team environment
• Knowledge of liens and other security instruments
• Familiarity with analyzing financial statements
• Ability to multi-task and handle a fast paced environment.
• Accuracy, reliability, and dependability are a must.
• Able to work well with others, both inside and outside the office.

Responsibilities

• Gather and interpret financial information and perform in-depth credit and financial analysis utilizing data from multiple sources.
• Make recommendations to extend higher credit lines, revoke credit lines and alter customers payment terms.
• Build and maintain relationships with external Inventory Finance companies to ensure prompt payments and proper discounts as well as internal (Sales, A/R, Legal, etc.) customers.
• Communicate with Credit and Collection Supervisor regarding unresolved issues and advise of resolution.
• Responsible for initiating collection calls to delinquent customers to acquire payment status.
• Makes determination to place account into collection (to third party collection agency).
• Responsible for other Duties/Projects as assigned by business management as needed.
• Senior Analyst may assist management in the formulation of credit policies

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level