Credit and Collections Accountant

This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in managing customer relationships and supporting the financial stability of the organization. As a Credit and Collections Analyst/Accountant, you will directly impact cash flow by analyzing creditworthiness, monitoring accounts, and ensuring timely collections. The role provides valuable experience in credit analysis, collections, and account reconciliation while offering exposure to cross-functional collaboration with sales, finance, and operations teams.

This position is ideal for professionals who enjoy problem-solving, process improvement, and making a measurable impact in a fast-paced environment.

The Credit and Collections Analyst/Accountant is responsible for managing the credit and collections process for assigned accounts while supporting overall financial objectives.

Key responsibilities include:

• Contacting, collecting, and documenting past-due accounts on a weekly basis; establishing payment arrangements when necessary.
• Processing credit applications by gathering and analyzing public and private financial information to evaluate customer creditworthiness.
• Assisting customers with account reconciliations and resolving discrepancies.
• Developing and maintaining positive working relationships with customers, sales, and internal departments.
• Reviewing and updating existing customer credit applications.
• Analyzing credit information, recommending adjustments, and modifying credit lines in alignment with company policies.
• Preparing for credit meetings with updated collection notes and progress reports.
• Monitoring Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) to meet company goals.
• Coordinating invoicing, payment methods, lien waivers, and contract completion requirements.
• Administering dormant funds policies for assigned accounts.
• Supporting management with reporting and other necessary accounting functions.
• Performing additional duties assigned, which may include limited travel or a flexible/non-traditional schedule.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of related experience in finance, accounting, credit, or collections.
• Strong knowledge of credit analysis, collections practices, and financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to learn and adapt to new technologies.
• Strong professional communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Service-oriented mindset with a focus on building long-term customer relationships.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Innovative problem-solver with the ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organization.