Credit Analyst Assistant

Description

The Credit Analyst Assistant is responsible for assigned A/R accounts, processing credit applications, cash posting backup, and other duties to streamline processes in the Accounts Receivables department.

WHAT YOU'LL DO 

• Collection, problem resolution, and communications with assigned A/R accounts to keep past dues and discrepancies to a minimum.
• Monitor E-mail to handle held orders or issues that need immediate attention with assigned customer accounts.
• For open account customers, pull appropriate credit reports for Credit Analyst review and training on setting appropriate credit limits.
• Set up name and address records for new COD customers.
• Aid and backup Accounts Receivable Clerk in posting customer payments.
• Resolve check discrepancies with customer or branch personnel as needed
• Backup for E-Business type accounts.

Other duties as assigned in preparation for advancement to Credit Analyst position.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 2 years related experience and/or training in similar A/R, light bookkeeping, or Credit department
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, credit applications, credit reports, etc.
• Ability to speak effectively to customers and fellow employees
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite software (Basic to Intermediate skill level)
• Ability to multi-task 

Requirements

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

 The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

 The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

 Required travel is rare for this position.                                                           

The Job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

Hourly/Non-Exempt 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)