Credit Analyst

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Position Details:

Credit Analyst - Lincolnshire IL

Location : Lincolnshire IL, 60069

Project Duration :5 months (C2H)

Pay Rate :$33-$35/hr

Work Schedule :08:00am- 5:00pm CT

Job Summary

• Responsibilities include managing daily cash application and customer inquiries. Responsible for collection of past due accounts receivable. Responsible for providing status reports to Senior Management.

Essential Functions Statement

• Manage and maintain a $40M monthly accounts receivable portfolio, ensuring timely collections and accurate account reconciliation.
• Responsible for monitoring outstanding customer balances to ensure timely follow-up and resolution.
• Prepare regular collection reports and provide status updates to management.
• Contact customers via phone and email regarding overdue payments and ensure consistent communication.
• Negotiate payment plans and secure commitments for outstanding balances.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date collection records and account notes.
• Expected to actively work towards reducing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO).
• Coordinate effectively with sales, customer service and finance teams to resolve billing or payment discrepancies.
• Prepare regular collection reports and provide status updates to management.
• Responsible for sending account statements to customers in a timely manner.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel is a must, including the ability to use formulas, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP.
• Experience working with SAP is preferred.

Position Qualifications

• Competency Statement.
• Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
• Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
• Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
• Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
• Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
• Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
• Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution or enhancements to improve efficiencies or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
• Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
• Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.

Skills & Abilities

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience.
• Experience: 3 plus years of experience in Collections / Larger Volume (75MM+) Accounts Receivables within a manufacturing industry.

Computer Skills

• SAP, Excel, Calculation Skills, Word.