Credit Analyst

JOB TITLE: Credit Analyst (Wholesale)

DEPARTMENT: Finance

LOCATION: Bristol

REQUIREMENT:

Detail-oriented, hands-on individual needed to support the Account Receivable for select major accounts. Responsible for payment application & reconciliation and collection of past due balances in an efficient and timely manner.

BASIC FUNCTION:

• Correspond with customers to obtain payments for open AR
• Interact with Customers, Sales, Customer Service and Distribution personnel to expedite customer shipments.
• Monitor credit holds and account receivable reports daily.
• Access banking portal to download receipts and enter JDE AR to balance to daily receipt total
• Access customer portals to obtain remittance advice/chargeback detail to apply to customer accounts accordingly
• Process allowed payment deduction on a timely basis
• Redirect disputed deduction to the appropriate Departments
• Assist Account Receivable Department with analysis and commentary for external auditors and bank representatives

Collection of Past Due Balances:

Review account aging and provide management with customer-specific commentary.

Document collection activity for all past due accounts.

Refer uncollectible/problem account balances to management for review and/or outside collection.

Maintain proper credit hold status for assigned accounts.

Research to reconcile account discrepancies.

MUST REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong personal computer skills including proficiency in Excel, Word and JDE (or similar ERP)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Individual must have the ability to communicate with peers, as well as all levels of management regarding AR activities

Demonstrated analytical abilities.

Ability to work autonomously with minimal supervision.

Problem solver with ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Organized

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

Experience with JD Edwards

Proficient in Excel