Junior Credit Analyst

Junior Credit AnalystWelcome to Levata, a hub of innovation and a community that thrives on values that set us apart. At Levata, we're not just about business; we're about accelerating success, prioritizing quality, and advancing excellence inside out. Dive into a world where action is a way of life. At Levata, we believe in taking decisive steps to propel business success. We are doers, creators, and innovators inspired by challenge and change. Our commitment to building trust is unwavering, and we see your potential as our priority.Apply now and become part of a community that understands that great outcomes are the product of great collaboration. As partners in transformation, we work closely with our customers and teams to deliver extraordinary results. Everything we build, we build together.The Junior Credit Analyst supports the Credit team through customer purchase order review and processing, credit evaluation, and customer account maintenance. This position is responsible for ensuring the accuracy of customer orders, evaluating customer creditworthiness, and managing credit-related activities within established guidelines to support timely order processing and mitigate financial risk.Compensation: $21.63–$24.04 per hourEssential Duties and ResponsibilitiesPurchase Order Review & Processing: Review customer purchase orders for accuracy and completeness, ensuring alignment with corresponding sales orders submitted by Sales. Complete reviews within established Credit team service-level agreements (SLAs).Credit Evaluation: Evaluate new and existing customers' creditworthiness using third-party credit reports, payment history, and prior purchasing activity. Establish appropriate credit terms and limits within defined approval thresholds, escalating exceptions or requests exceeding those thresholds to the Credit Manager.Credit Administration: Maintain accurate customer credit information, process credit limit updates, manage credit holds within established guidelines, and support other credit-related administrative activities.Risk Monitoring: Review customer account information and past-due balances to identify potential credit risks and escalate concerns to the Credit Manager or Accounts Receivable team as appropriate.Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Sales, Customer Success, Accounting, and Accounts Receivable teams to research and resolve purchase order discrepancies, customer account issues, and other credit-related concerns.What We Are Looking ForEducation: Associate or bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.Experience: Previous experience in credit, accounts receivable, accounting, or order processing preferred but not required.Technical Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with ERP or CRM systems preferred.Analytical Abilities: Strong attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to identify discrepancies and assess information accurately. Basic understanding of credit or accounting principles preferred.Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with internal teams and communicate professionally with customers.Organization: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage competing deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.Physical Demands:The physical demands described here are representative of those requirements employees must meet to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodations. While performing job functions the employee is regularly required to sit, and stand, write, operate a PC, communicate, listen, and assess information. The employee may lift, push, pull or move 15 pounds. Visual requirements include distant, close and color vision, and ability to adjust focus.