What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credit Analyst position at Petro Marine Services?
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General Information
Job Title: Credit Analyst
Contact: Wendy Rogers, 907.224.3190
Date Posted: 04/15/2025
Date Closed: 05/31/2025
Location: Petro Marine Services - Seward
Compensation and Hours
Minimum Salary: 28/Hour
Maximum Salary: 30/Hour
Type of Job: Full Time
Hours per Week: 40
Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision/401K
Anticipated Job Duration: Year Round
Job Description
PLEASE NOTE: OUR PREFERENCE IS TO FILL THIS POSITION IN SEWARD, ALASKA.
REPORTS TO: Accounts Receivable Accounting Manager
STATUS: This is a full-time non-exempt position
SUMMARY: This position will review and approve credit applications, monitor and enforce credit and collection policies, and oversee collections of AR. It will work to ensure that customers pay on time while resolving any issues that arise with past due payments.
STAFF: None
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the AR Accounting Manager, enforce company credit and collection policies and procedures to maintain clear and consistent credit and collection requirements. Communicate these policies to the plants and staff and take steps to ensure procedures are followed.
Perform collection efforts through communication with customers and plant personnel on past due accounts via phone, written correspondence, and direct contact. Properly document all collection efforts.
Monitor past due accounts and make decisions pertaining to actions to be taken on delinquent accounts in cooperation with plant personnel and the Accounting Manager.
Produce a bi-weekly aging report for executive management that summarizes past-due accounts based on a threshold set by the Accounting Manager with descriptions of collection efforts made by the plants and Credit Analyst.
Monitor trends in customer accounts to identify potential risk factors such as missed payments, NSF checks, or bankruptcies.
Prepare a list of accounts that are determined to be uncollectable and assist with the creation of a Bad debt write off for review and approval quarterly. Send uncollectable accounts to collections or lawyers for further processing.
Work with court officials and attorneys to file the proper liens or other documentation on past due accounts.
Process all personal and commercial credit applications and approve credit up to $5,000. Once approved, set up new accounts with appropriate limits and status based on credit-worthiness.
Recommend ways to improve collections processes to management and methods to standardize collection processes throughout the company.
Other duties as assigned by the Controller or Accounting Managers.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
The position requires an understanding of Microsoft Suite of products including Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Must work effectively under time constraints to comply with reporting requirements.
Must have excellent communication skills and be effective in oral and written communication.
The ability to work independently with minimal oversight to complete assigned duties by target deadlines.
QUALIFICATIONS
An associate or bachelor’s degree and/or three years’ experience in an accounting, finance, or credit management field preferred.
Will develop the right candidate with on-the-job experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical regulatory compliance documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, customers, or regulatory agencies. Ability to write and effectively communicate utilizing e-mail. Ability to communicate effectively with all employees and facilitate problem resolutions.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Individual may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to move hardware. Proper lifting techniques required. Must be able to occasionally lift 25 lbs.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
For the most part, exposure is ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.
Petro 49, Inc. is a Federal Contractor and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
Petro 49, Inc. promotes a smoke-free workplace and as such, limits smoking at all facilities and is a drug-free workplace.
Required Job Qualifications
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