What are the responsibilities and job description for the Credit Analyst - * Hybrid Schedule position at The Wasserstrom Company?
Job Details
Description
The Wasserstrom Company is the leading Food Service Distributor in the nation. Established in 1902, we are a family owned company with our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. We currently have an opportunity available for a Credit Analyst in Columbus, Ohio. This position will be responsible evaluating and extending credit to current and potential customers. The Credit Analyst will be responsible for collections of accounts receivable and contribute/provide cash flow to the company.
Education And/or Experience
Description
The Wasserstrom Company is the leading Food Service Distributor in the nation. Established in 1902, we are a family owned company with our headquarters in Columbus, Ohio. We currently have an opportunity available for a Credit Analyst in Columbus, Ohio. This position will be responsible evaluating and extending credit to current and potential customers. The Credit Analyst will be responsible for collections of accounts receivable and contribute/provide cash flow to the company.
- The Wasserstrom Company is currently operating under a hybrid schedule that incorporates both teleworking and in-office hours. Employees may be required to report to the office when requested by leadership &/or for their initial job training.
- Manage a portfolio of customers in the efforts of accounts receivables
- Communicate with customers via e-mail or by telephone to investigate complaints, verify accuracy of charges, or to correct errors on accounts
- Negotiate with customers on past due amounts, including establishing/enforcing payment plans
- Evaluates customer records and recommends that accounts be closed, credit limit extended or reduced, or collection attempted, based on payment history and purchase activity of the customer
- Prepare bad debt of uncollectible accounts
- Investigate cases and make suggestions on refund requests
- Prepare reconciliation spreadsheet (Excel) for customers, as needed (regarding payment data)
- Reviews files to select delinquent accounts for collection efforts
- Assists in development of credit rating criteria and credit ceilings with upper management
- Offers insight on current findings and action taken for all accounts under investigation.
- Assists in the recommendation of policies to upper management.
- Identifies trends and recommends improvements accordingly.
- Performs other duties or functions as assigned (20% - including Billing and/or some Cash Application)
Education And/or Experience
- Minimum of 2-5 years of credit collections experience
- Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- SAP background preferred
- Excel (intermediate level)
