Credit & Collections Analyst

Credit & Collections Analyst

An established distribution company is seeking an experienced Credit & Collections Analyst to join its team in Addison, Illinois. This position focuses heavily on commercial B2B collections, customer credit management, and accounts receivable. The ideal candidate will have experience working with commercial accounts, resolving payment issues, and managing credit risk. Construction lien waiver knowledge or related construction credit experience is required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage commercial B2B collections, representing approximately 90% of the position.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging, delinquent balances, and days sales outstanding (DSO).
• Contact commercial customers to resolve overdue balances and secure payments.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, deductions, and payment disputes.
• Review customer credit information and assist with credit limit decisions.
• Manage credit holds and coordinate order releases.
• Work closely with sales representatives and internal departments to resolve customer account issues.
• Prepare, process, review, or coordinate construction lien waivers and related credit documentation.
• Maintain accurate collection records, customer notes, and follow-up activity.
• Utilize credit and collections software, ERP systems, and Excel.

Required Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in commercial B2B credit and collections.
• Construction lien waiver knowledge OR related construction credit experience.
• Experience managing delinquent commercial accounts and resolving payment disputes.
• Understanding of accounts receivable aging, credit terms, and collection procedures.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and credit or accounting systems.
• Ability to work onsite in Addison, Illinois, five days per week.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience preparing or processing conditional, unconditional, partial, and final construction lien waivers.
• Experience managing credit and collections for contractors, subcontractors, or construction-related customers.
• Background in electrical distribution, building materials, HVAC, plumbing, or related industries.
• Experience with credit limits, credit holds, and order releases.
• Familiarity with SAP, Get-Paid, Billtrust, or similar systems.

Compensation & Benefits:

• $26–$34.50/hour, depending on qualifications and experience.
• Bonus potential.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package.
• Permanent, full-time opportunity with an established organization.

This is an urgent hiring need. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply promptly.