Collections Analyst

Olympic Steel; Oakwood (OH); On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid holidays and vacation

Cash bonuses

Job summary

Olympic Steel in Ohio seeks a Collections Analyst to manage timely collection of invoices, assess credit risk and improve cash flow. You will implement process enhancements, reduce short payments, and build strong relationships with customers and partners.

Strong negotiation and problem-solving skills are essential, with attention to safety and regulatory requirements. Join a team focused on sustainable growth and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k)

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's in Finance or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of commercial collections and/or credit experience.
• Excellent negotiating skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to observe and comply with safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage timely collection of due and past due invoices.
• Assess credit risk of new and existing customers.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to improve cash flow.
• Build strong, long-term customer relationships.

Skills

Negotiation

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Regulatory compliance

Education

Finance degree preferred

Job description

About Olympic Steel

Since 1954, Olympic Steel has been focused on safe, profitable, and sustainable growth through the direct sale of a wide range of processed metal products and several metal-intensive branded products. Guided by our Core Values, we put safety first - always, and we believe in cultivating an inclusive workplace where employee belonging, and empowerment are foundational to everything we do. Olympic Steel offers employees the best of both worlds: the culture and community of a closely connected team with the resources, opportunity and stability of a large, growing organization.

Job Description

The Collections Analyst is responsible for the timely and efficient collection of due and past due invoices in accordance with customer credit terms and collections and accounts receivable policies and procedures. Position conducts collection risk assessments of new and existing customers, while monitoring outstanding/past due collections. Recommends and executes process enhancements to improve cash flow, reduce receivables and resolve and reduce short / non-payment issues. This position is also responsible for helping build strong and long-term customer and business partner relationships.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's in Finance or related field preferred
• 2+ years of commercial collections and/or credit experience
• Demonstrated ability to participate in collections-related matters, by successfully implementing corrective actions and performing problem solving analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to observe and comply with all safety, environmental, regulatory, and statutory requirements.
• Excellent negotiating skills.
• Exceptional organizational, multi-tasking, planning, leading, and controlling skills.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

Why Work for Olympic Steel

Olympic Steel offers comprehensive benefits, including

• medical, dental, and vision benefits
• paid holidays and vacation
• a 401(k) match
• tuition reimbursement
• various opportunities to earn cash bonuses

And, we offer more than a competitive total compensation package. We provide our employees the ability to build a meaningful life-long career. When you work at Olympic Steel, you can make a significant impact - at our company, in the local community and in the world. See for yourself at IamOlympicSteel.com.

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