Credit Analyst

Professional Alternatives; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Professional Alternatives, a leading staffing firm, seeks a Credit & Collections Specialist in Houston, TX. The role manages a high-value portfolio ($10–$15M) and focuses on collections, reconciliations, credit management, and client relationships.

The ideal candidate is detail-minded, organized, proactive, and capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced, hybrid environment. Responsibilities include portfolio management, collection activities, reconciliations, creditworthiness

Qualifications

• 4-year degree or 5+ years of credit and collections experience.
• Strong collections experience, preferably managing a high-volume portfolio.
• Strong intermediate Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, Formulas.
• Experience performing account reconciliations.
• Basic understanding of credit reports, including D&B/DNB reports and financial statements.
• Comfortable reviewing credit information and making credit recommendations.
• Strong communication, organization, prioritization, and multitasking skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong problem-solving and follow-through skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume accounts receivable and collections portfolio.
• Conduct collection activities and follow outstanding balances through resolution.
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Perform account reconciliations, including ERS, unapplied cash, short-paid, and overpaid invoices.
• Research and resolve account discrepancies and escalate issues when appropriate.
• Review credit reports and financial information to assess customer creditworthiness.
• Recommend credit limits, credit increases, or credit holds based on account information and established guidelines.
• Conduct customer meetings and communicate professionally regarding account status and payment expectations.
• Follow issues through to conclusion while maintaining accurate account records.
• Utilize Excel to analyze account information, research discrepancies, and track collections activity.

Skills

Excel

Credit & collections experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

4-year degree

Tools

SAP

HighRadius

Salesforce

Ariba

OpenInvoice

iSupplier

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Credit & Collections Specialist

Location: Houston, TX 77041
Schedule: Monday–Friday | Flexible Hours
Work Arrangement: Hybrid – Remote 2 days per week; in office Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Credit & Collections Specialist to manage a high-volume customer portfolio valued at approximately $10–15M. This role will be responsible for collections, account reconciliations, credit management, and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external customers.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and comfortable working independently while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a high-volume accounts receivable and collections portfolio.


• Conduct collection activities and follow outstanding balances through resolution.


• Develop and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.


• Perform account reconciliations, including ERS, unapplied cash, short-paid, and overpaid invoices.


• Research and resolve account discrepancies and escalare issues when appropriate.


• Review credit reports and financial information to assess customer creditworthiness.


• Recommend credit limits, credit increases, or credit holds based on account information and established guidelines.


• Conduct customer meetings and communicate professionally regarding account status and payment expectations.


• Follow issues through to conclusion while maintaining accurate account records.


• Utilize Excel to analyze account information, research discrepancies, and track collections activity.

Required Qualifications

• 4-year degree or 5+ years of credit and collections experience.


• Strong collections experience, preferably managing a high-volume portfolio.


• Strong intermediate Excel skills, including:


• * VLOOKUP
  
  
  • Pivot Tables
  
  
  • Formulas
  
  


• Experience performing account reconciliations.


• Basic understanding of credit reports, including D&B/DNB reports and financial statements.


• Comfortable reviewing credit information and making credit recommendations.


• Strong communication, organization, prioritization, and multitasking skills.


• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.


• Strong problem-solving and follow-through skills.

Preferred Experience

• SAP


• HighRadius


• Salesforce


• Ariba


• OpenInvoice


• iSupplier

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate has a strong background in credit and collections , is highly proficient in Excel, and has experience managing a significant customer portfolio. They should be comfortable making credit recommendations, resolving reconciliation issues, communicating with customers, and working independently in a hybrid environment.

Company Description

Professional Alternatives is a leading staffing firm specializing in all levels of corporate administrative and professional support, as well as executive placement. Starting in 1998, the Professional Search Group has a successful track record of providing local and national staffing-related support to a multitude of industries. We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with each client and candidate, and our hands-on approach allows us to make the best long-term match for both.

Company Description

Professional Alternatives is a leading staffing firm specializing in all levels of corporate administrative and professional support, as well as executive placement. Starting in 1998, the Professional Search Group has a successful track record of providing local and national staffing-related support to a multitude of industries. We pride ourselves on building lasting relationships with each client and candidate, and our hands‑on approach allows us to make the best long-term match for both.