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Credit Analyst

Job in Addison, DuPage County, Illinois, 60114, USA
Listing for: SunSource
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-15
Job specializations:
  • Finance & Banking
    Accounts Receivable/ Collections, Financial Analyst
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 55000 - 85000 USD Yearly USD 55000.00 85000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Sun Source and its family of companies represent 270+ locations and 4,000+ employees making up one of North America’s leading value-add industrial distribution companies. We provide customers with products and value-added solutions within Fluid Power, Fluid Process, Fluid Conveyance, General Industrial Components, and Industrial Repair.

The Credit Analyst is responsible for managing credit risk and accounts receivable for an assigned customer portfolio. This role establishes and maintains appropriate credit limits, reviews and releases credit-held orders, supports collections, and resolves account disputes while balancing risk management with profitable sales growth. The Credit Analyst partners closely with Sales and customers to ensure timely order processing, strong cash flow, and positive customer relationships.

Essential

Functions
  • Establish, review, and maintain credit limits for new and existing customers while managing company credit exposure and supporting sales
  • Review and release credit-held orders throughout the day, working closely with Sales to resolve issues and minimize delays to customer orders
  • Conduct accounts receivable collections through phone, email, and written communication; follow up on past-due balances and escalate issues as needed
  • Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, short/over payments, and customer disputes in partnership with Sales and internal teams
  • Collect and analyze trade references, financial information, and credit reports to support new account setup and credit-limit decisions
  • Conduct annual credit reviews and adjust customer credit limits based on updated financial and payment information
  • Monitor aging and DSO performance and take appropriate action to support company targets
  • Prepare mid-month and month-end credit and A/R reports and participate in reporting calls with Sales leadership and management
  • Maintain accurate customer credit and A/R records while ensuring compliance with company policies and applicable credit practices
  • Perform other related responsibilities as assigned
Experience, Education And Skills
  • High school diploma or GED required;
    Associate’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred
  • 3+ years of credit, accounts receivable, collections, accounting, or related experience
  • Strong ability to analyze financial statements, credit reports, and payment history
  • Working knowledge of business and credit law and general accounting principles
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical, communication, and negotiation skills
  • Ability to effectively partner with Sales and customers to resolve credit and payment issues
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
  • NACM certification or credential preferred
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and make sound credit decisions in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer M/F/V/D. WE PARTICIPATE IN E-Verify. If you are an individual with a disability and require an accommodation to complete the application process, please contact  to request reasonable accommodation. Only requests for accommodations in the application process will be returned. Sun-Source | Privacy Policy

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.

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