Credit & Collections Analyst

Overview Join a fast‑growing company that will value and leverage your B2B accounts receivable, finance, and customer relationship experience! GCG (Genuine Cable Group) is currently seeking a Credit and Collections Analyst to join our Finance team. In this role you’ll manage a portfolio of customer accounts in Accounts Receivable, assign credit parameters, collect amounts due to GCG, and expedite dispute resolution. You will also negotiate workout/settlement agreements in collaboration with our Sr Credit Manager. This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. The position reports to our Chicago, IL office, expecting up to three days a week on site after training has concluded. Office address: 8550 W. Bryn Mawr Ave Chicago, IL Schedule: Monday to Friday, 7:00 am CST to 4:00 pm CST. Responsibilities Contact customers via phone, fax, and/or email regarding payment of balances owed to the company Work with branches and sales teams to expedite dispute resolution Review aging data to determine accounts needing follow‑up collection activity Review questionable accounts for changes in their credit worthiness Send past‑due notices by fax, mail, or email Establish credit limits for new accounts based on historical credit information Process Sales Tax Exemption Certificates Qualifications Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or related field preferred; relevant experience working in credit and/or accounts receivable in small and large industrial commercial business Ability to multitask in a fast‑paced environment Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound independent judgment Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to negotiate satisfactory business resolutions Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel, and a variety of accounting systems Oracle experience is a plus Benefits Competitive annual salary ranging from $70,000 to $80,000 depending on relevant experience Robust and affordable benefits options, including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long‑term disability insurance, and more PTO plan with company‑paid holidays 401(k) with employer contribution An employee‑centric company that values and truly appreciates our most important asset: you GCG is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. These duties and responsibilities listed above are judged to be "essential functions" in terms of the Americans With Disabilities Act, or ADA. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Furthermore, the above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person in this position. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties that may be performed by such a person. #J-18808-Ljbffr