Credit Analyst

POSITION SUMMARY: The Credit Analyst is responsible for managing accounts receivable, assessing credit risks, and recommending credit limits based on customer performance. This role involves collecting overdue accounts, reviewing existing credit lines, maintaining accurate customer records, and updating delinquent account information. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication are key to success. The Credit Analyst is also expected to seek feedback, participate in training, and handle additional duties as needed.

RESPONSIBILITIES: Satisfactorily performing and/or achieving the following. Responsibilities are essential duties of the job.

• Collection of overdue accounts receivable.
• Assessing and managing credit risks.
• Making and/or recommending credit limits.
• Review of current credit lines based on customer performance.
• Establishing, maintaining and updating customer accounts.
• Update records on delinquent accounts.
• Responds positively to other duties that may be assigned in the scope of the job.
• Seeks formal and informal performance assessments, including performance versus expectations.
• Actively participates in required training, development programs, and electives as suits one’s needs.
• Other duties as assigned.

EXPERIENCE/COMPETENCIES/PROFICIENCIES – Satisfactorily achieving and/or meeting the following Experience, Competencies, and Proficiencies that are essential duties of the job:

• Experience and/or Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance or other relate field highly desired. High School diploma or GED required. 2 years of experience in accounts receivable, credit, accounting or related position.
• Computer Skills: The employee can use the equipment and software required to accomplish the responsibilities of this position. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Products such as Word, Excel, and Outlook. Experience using ERP system preferred.
• Experience in a paperless workflow environment.
• Ability to analyze and research information.
• Possesses good interpersonal skills.
• Possesses strong attention to detail.
• Above average time management skills.
• Raises issues and concerns promptly.
• Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Documents work in a clear and concise manner.
• Possesses and maintains a high degree of confidentiality.
• Possesses and maintains an approachable and friendly demeanor.
• Proven ability to complete work with energy and enthusiasm.
• Customer orientation toward service and building relationships.
• Experience with Billtrust preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS -Employees are expected to meet the Physical Demands of the job. If requested and deemed necessary, Ascendum Machinery will provide reasonable accommodation to a disabled employee to meet the Physical Demands of the job.

• While performing this job, employee is regularly required to talk or hear.
• The position requires the ability to sit or stand for long periods.
• This position requires the ability to use general office equipment.
• The position requires the ability to occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.

SCHEDULE: The standard work schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. However, as an hourly employee, you may occasionally need to work beyond these hours to meet job demands and will be eligible for overtime.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS: Travel not required.

FLSA STATUS: The U.S. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) requires employers to classify their employees as being either exempt or non-exempt for the purpose of being paid overtime wages. The essential duties of this job are such that the employee is

classified according to the FLSA as a Non-Exempt employee.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY: Ascendum makes recruitment, employment, promotional and all other People and Culture decisions without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation), disability, hair texture or protective hairstyle, veteran status, uniformed service, genetic information, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy applies to all aspects of employment that include but are not limited to hiring, promotion, training, transfers, job assignments, terminations, recalls, wage and salary administration, and application of all Company policies, procedures, and benefits.