Credit Analyst

We have Contract role Credit Analyst for client at Lincolnshire IL. Please let me know if you or any of your friends would be interested in this position.

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.