Credit Analyst

AAR; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary & bonus

Medical/dental/vision coverage

401(k) with match

PTO & holidays

Professional development

Job summary

AAR in Wood Dale, IL is seeking a Finance Analyst to assess credit data and manage collections, establish credit limits, and monitor receivables. You will prepare daily/monthly reports and support prudent financial decisions with rigorous analysis.

The role requires an Associate degree or equivalent and at least four years in credit-related work, with proficiency in Excel and Word and strong communication and problem-solving skills. Full-time on-site with competitive pay.

Qualifications

• Computer literate with Excel and Word.
• Strong technical, analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
• Associate degree or equivalent with relevant experience.
• 4 years of experience in a credit-related role.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clients on credit hold for credit release.
• Perform financial analysis to support credit decisions and establish payment plans.
• Establish credit limits and maximize collections.
• Monitor accounts for timely payments and maintain relations.
• Produce daily and monthly spreadsheet reports.
• Analyze account reconciliations and look for process improvements.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Technical skills

Education

Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Description

Analyzes credit data to estimate the degree of risk involved in extending credit and responsible for facilitating the collection of customer receivable balances owed to AAR.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate clients on credit hold for credit release.
• Responsible for financial analysis to make prudent business and credit decisions. Evaluate accounts, establish payment plans, and maintain proper follow-up (timely, professional customer communication and system documentation of actions taken).
• Establish credit limits.
• Maximize collections and maintain customer relations.
• Monitor accounts to ensure timely payments.
• Produce spreadsheet reports on a daily and monthly basis.
• Analyze account reconciliations.
• Identifying areas of opportunity for process improvement.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Computer literate - Excel and Word
• Strong technical, analytical, problem solving and communication skills.
• Associate degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must have 4 years of experience in a credit related role.
• Understand basic accounting principles and general ledger.

Rewards

The rewards of your career at AAR go far beyond just your salary:

• Competitive salary and bonus package
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Generous paid time off program
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities

Physical Demands / Work Environment

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility.
• The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting.
• Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment.
• AAR provides accommodation in accordance with applicable laws through all stages of the hiring process. If you require accommodation for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please advise Human Resources.

Compensation

The anticipated salary range for this position is $65,000 to $85,000 annually. This range reflects the base salary for candidates who meet the requirements of the role, including experience, education, and location. [In addition to base pay, this role is eligible for a bonus.] AAR offers a competitive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan with employer match, paid time off and holiday pay, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

Job Details

• Job: Finance
• Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Wood Dale
• Schedule: Full-time
• Overtime Status: Exempt

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.