Credit Analyst

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Credit Analyst in Muskegon, Michigan. This position plays a key role in supporting accounts receivable activities by assessing customer credit information, maintaining accurate account records, and helping ensure timely payment processing. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical ability, sound judgment, and a solid understanding of credit and collections practices in a fast-paced business environment.

Responsibilities:

• Assess credit requests for new and existing customers and determine appropriate next steps based on established guidelines.

• Monitor customer credit exposure and update account limits to align with internal risk standards and payment history.

• Oversee customer billing delivery preferences to help ensure invoices are issued accurately and received on time.

• Review and maintain customer account records, correcting data issues and keeping master information current.

• Support daily cash application work by coordinating payment activity and preparing information needed for accurate posting.

• Investigate account variances, reconcile outstanding balances, and help resolve payment-related discrepancies.

• Partner with internal departments to improve account accuracy and strengthen overall receivables operations.

• Maintain consistent adherence to credit, collections, and accounts receivable procedures while identifying opportunities for process improvement.

• Experience in credit analysis, accounts receivable, or credit and collections support.
• Working knowledge of commercial credit practices, including review of credit applications and account risk evaluation.
• Familiarity with payment posting, cash application, invoice distribution methods, and account reconciliation.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage data accurately across multiple customer accounts.
• Effective organizational and time-management skills in a deadline-driven environment.
• Ability to communicate clearly and collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve account issues.
• Proficiency with accounting or ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.