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