Credit and Collections Analyst

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking a Credit and Collections Analyst in Reston, VA.Summary:The Credit & Collections Analyst is responsible for managing customer credit risk, monitoring accounts receivable balances, and ensuring timely collection of outstanding invoices. This role partners with customers, banking institutions, sales teams, and internal stakeholders to resolve payment issues, reduce credit exposure, and support healthy cash flow. The position may support both domestic and international customers.Key Responsibilities:Credit & Risk Management:

• Evaluate customer creditworthiness through financial analysis, payment history, and credit reviews
• Recommend and maintain credit limits and payment terms
• Monitor customer credit exposure and review new account requests

Collections:

• Manage a portfolio of customer accounts and follow up on past due balances
• Communicate with customers regarding payment status, disputes, and collection efforts
• Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies and unapplied cash
• Negotiate payment arrangements and escalate delinquent accounts as necessary

Banking & Cash Management:

• Coordinate with banks regarding ACH, wire, and other payment transactions
• Assist with cash application and payment research
• Support account reconciliations and investigate payment discrepancies

International Customer Support:

• Work with domestic and international customers to resolve payment issues
• Support foreign currency transactions, wire transfers, and other international payment methods
• Ensure compliance with applicable company policies and financial regulations

Reporting & Analysis:

• Review aging reports and identify high risk accounts
• Track collection performance and credit risk metrics
• Recommend process improvements to reduce outstanding receivables
• Support month end close activities related to accounts receivable

Skills

• High School diploma/GED; Degree in Accounting preferred
• 2-4 years of relevant experience working with corporate customers
• Oracle ERP preferred
• Excel - ability to design a spreadsheet required

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.


We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.


Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.


This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.


Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.


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