Credit Analyst

The Fountain Group is currently seeking a Credit & Collection Specialist for a prominent client of ours. This position is located in Clearwater, FL. Details for the position are as follows:

Job Title:

Credit & Collection Specialist

Location:

Clearwater, FL Hybrid
Pay Rate: $21.79/hr
Duration: 5 Months

• Manage credit and collections activities for a portfolio of strategic and high-priority customer accounts.
• Review, prioritize, and process collections cases to meet established productivity and resolution targets.
• Analyze accounts receivable balances, aging reports, payment histories, and account trends to identify collection risks and opportunities.
• Investigate, reconcile, and resolve customer claims, deductions, disputes, and account discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Customer Care, Pricing, Traffic, Sales, and Finance teams to resolve billing and payment-related issues.
• Support bad debt reduction initiatives through proactive account monitoring and collection efforts.
• Prepare customer account analyses, aging reports, status updates, and ad hoc financial reports.
• Participate in account review meetings and provide recommendations on account actions and risk mitigation.
• Maintain accurate documentation, account records, and compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Assist with escalated customer account issues and provide backup support across the collections team.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field preferred.
• Equivalent experience in credit, collections, accounts receivable, or finance operations considered.

• Credit and collections management.
• Accounts receivable (AR) analysis and aging review.
• Customer account reconciliation and dispute resolution.
• Claims management, deduction processing, and account discrepancy investigation.
• Credit risk assessment and account monitoring.
• Cash application and payment analysis.
• Financial reporting, account analysis, and collections metrics tracking.