Credit Analyst

STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.

The Role
Our client, a well-established organization within the industrial equipment and manufacturing industry, is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Credit Analyst to join their growing team in Calgary. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and can confidently manage multiple priorities across credit, collections, customer service, and cross-functional support.

This position plays a key role in supporting the Credit and Treasury functions by managing collections, account reconciliations, customer disputes, cash applications, and account administration. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, financially minded, and someone who can wear multiple hats efficiently.

Advantages

Salary: $65,000 – $75,000 annually

Vacation: 2 weeks to start

Benefits:
Available after 30 days of employment

Growth:
Strong long-term career growth opportunities within the organization

Environment:
Collaborative team with strong mentorship and learning opportunities

Schedule:

In-office to start, with potential for hybrid flexibility over time

Responsibilities
Credit & Collections Management

Manage collections for customer accounts, including strategic accounts and overdue balances

Contact customers regarding short payments, missing remittances, and outstanding balances

Resolve payment disputes and work closely with internal teams on more complex account issues

Provide invoice copies, account statements, and customer account support as needed

Account Administration & Reconciliations

Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies

Set up new customer accounts and manage account maintenance including blocking and unblocking accounts

Monitor credit inboxes, respond to customer inquiries, and support credit-related requests

Maintain accurate records and ensure account information remains up to date

Treasury & Payment Processing

Process credit card payments and assist with cash applications

Support daily electronic bank statement uploads and payment postings within SAP

Assist with ACH and wire payment applications

Support treasury administration and related reporting functions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Sales Operations, Customer Service, and Order Entry teams to ensure smooth account management

Assist with departmental projects including audits, account research, and administrative support

Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders

Requirements

Minimum 2+ years of experience in Credit, Collections, Finance, or a similar analytical role

Strong multitasking abilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities across departments (must-have)

Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while wearing multiple hats (must-have)

Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset (must-have)

Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, reporting)

Experience working with SAP is strongly preferred

Strong financial acumen and understanding of account reconciliations and collections processes

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to build strong working relationships with customers and internal teams

Bilingual skills are considered an asset

Experience with in industrial, manufacturing, or competitor environments is considered a strong asset

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