Credit Analyst

Credit Analyst – Meridian, MS The Credit Analyst position is responsible for cash receipts, collection activity on an assigned portfolio, and customer rebates. Primary Responsibilities Apply account receivable cash receipts and other company funds to customer accounts accurately and promptly. Reconcile bank advice/AR reporting and correct any discrepancies. Reconcile accounts to determine reasons for delinquency. Provide resolution on missed customer invoices and debit items. Initiate customer contact to resolve AR delinquency to meet company objectives. Collect customer accounts with late payments and recommend credit suspension where appropriate. Solve customer deduction problems by working with Account Executives, Regional Sales Managers, Directors, and through direct customer contact. Respond to customer inquiries. Provide appropriate responses to credit information requests from other credit grantors. Properly assign and enter new accounts using correct codes. Initiate cost reduction and efficiency improvement measures in the credit area. Run agency credit reports as required for AR account approval and establishment. Create and maintain AR-related documents on shared drives. Work with state and/or audit agencies and corporate accounting during field audits. Provide timely responses to credit review items. Facilitate and coordinate responses to customers around rebate-related questions. Experience Minimum one-year experience in accounting or credit-related fields, or equivalent business experience. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Accuracy & Confidentiality: Check copies and remittance details; customer master list, credit files, invoices; detail aging reports, online status of accounts, rebate plans, cash receipt details; deduction documents. Communication: Contact internal and external customers. Analytical: Analyze customer accounts to determine reasons for delinquency and in applying cash receipts. Decision Making: Make independent decisions on appropriate collection action to maintain current portfolio; proper application of customer payments. Computer skills: Ability to work with Excel, Word, Power Point, pivot tables, etc. Education, Licenses & Certifications Two-year college graduate or college-level courses in Accounting/Finance, Business Communications, and personal computer operations, or equivalent business experience. Total Compensation Competitive compensation and vacation/holiday package, plus a comprehensive benefits program including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life/AD&D/LTD insurance, 401(k), and Flexible Spending Account. Atlas Roofing Corporation is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr