Credit Analyst

Credit Analyst (Finance)

POSITION SUMMARY The Credit Analyst is responsible for overseeing the company's credit risk management and cash collection to optimize cash flow, minimize credit losses and maintain healthy customer relationships. The Analyst collaborates cross‑functionally with sales, finance and supply chain to align credit strategies with business objectives while focusing on risk mitigation.

• Develop, implement, and maintain credit policies and procedures to ensure timely collections while supporting customer relationships.
• Review and approve credit applications, analyze financial statements, and determine appropriate credit limits and terms.
• Monitor customer accounts to ensure compliance with credit terms and proactively manage potential collection issues.
• Coordinate and perform collection activities for overdue accounts, including direct communication with customers and collaboration with the sales team.
• Manage the cash application process to ensure timely and accurate posting of receipts.
• Prepare and present regular reports on accounts receivable, aging summaries, and collections status to senior leadership.
• Work closely with sales, customer service, and operations teams to resolve customer disputes and billing discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and applicable regulations.
• Support month‑end and year‑end closing activities, including AR reconciliations and audit documentation.
• Identify and implement process improvements for AR, credit, and cash management functions.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong understanding of credit risk assessment and collections strategies.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Detail‑oriented with strong organizational and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to multi‑task in a fast‑paced and dynamic manufacturing setting.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in credit & collections, preferably within a manufacturing environment.