Credit Analyst - Addison (Western Chicago Suburbs)

Viking Electric; Addison (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

Dental & vision

Paid time off

Paid parental leave

401(k) retirement savings

Tuition Reimbursement

Shareholder opportunity

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Viking Electric is seeking a Credit Analyst in Addison, IL, full-time, in-office. The role focuses on day-to-day credit operations, ensuring DSO targets and timely collections while coordinating with sales and account managers.

You will handle inquiries, maintain billing data, and ensure compliance with tax requirements across states. The position requires 2–3 years in commercial credit or AR collections, a 4-year business-related degree, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years in commercial credit or accounts receivable collections.
• Four-year degree in business-related field (e.g. accounting, finance) or equivalent experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Limited travel.
• Willingness to work extra hours to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Handle day-to-day activity in Credit Department and manage accounts receivable per objectives.
• Respond to inquiries from customers and associates; resolve problems and maintain goodwill.
• Manage sales tax collection and documentation for applicable states.
• Meet monthly with account managers; train sales on collection approaches.

Skills

Commercial credit

Accounts receivable collections

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

Tools

Get-Paid Software

Job description

• Dental & vision

There’s a Place for You at Viking Electric.

A career at Viking Electric is more than a job. You’re investing in a brighter, more sustainable future together and joining a team that makes a real difference for our customers. Viking Electric https://www.vikingelectric.com/about offers electrical products and services to contractors. If it helps bring electricity to an office, home, factory or other building – you can find it here. We operate throughout the Midwest and are part of the Sonepar group, the world’s #1 electrical distributor with over 45,000 associates around the globe.

Being “Powered by Difference” means we respect and value diverse perspectives. At Viking Electric, we offer a supportive culture and great benefits, and as part of the larger Sonepar group, we can offer exciting opportunities to grow your career.

Credit Analyst

Location: Addison, IL.

Job type: Full time.

Schedule: Standard Daytime hours, Monday-Friday (in-office).

Base Salary: $26.00/hr - $34.50/hr (pay increases in range with credit analyst experience brought to role).

Compensation for this position includes hourly pay, short-term incentive bonus, and full benefits package offerings. The exact amount of base wage may vary based on experience and skills brought to the role.

What You’ll Do

Professionally and efficiently handle day-to-day activity in the Credit Department by completing assigned duties and maintaining DSO and past-due accounts receivable at the levels set in objectives.

You will…

• Effectively respond to inquiries from customers, other associates, and outside organizations on customer accounts, including resolution of problems, authorization of new orders, maintenance of billing information, release of confidential credit information to the appropriate people and maintain customer good will.
• Utilizing the telephone, PC, Get-Paid Software, and various reports, as well as effective use of personal visits when appropriate, handle all credit department collection activity for assigned accounts, keeping all appropriate people advised of problems and actions taken/required. Meet with Credit Manager monthly or as requested to discuss status of accounts.
• Manage sales tax collection and documentation for accounts being knowledgeable in sales tax requirements and documentation in the states for which accounts are being managed
• Meet with assigned account managers and complete the Joint Account Review Process each month. Advise and train salespeople in collection approach and collection options. Work together with sales to collect accounts and resolve disputes.
• Monitor credit limits for assigned accounts, changing credit limits where appropriate, and authorizing shipments as needed. Handle and manage invoices and other documents requiring special handling to insure prompt payment of invoicing. Utilize Bill trust website for obtaining invoice and statement documents and customer payments.

Requirements

What You Bring

• A minimum of 2 to 3 years in commercial credit or accounts receivable collections, preferably in an electrical construction-related field.
• A four-year degree in a business-related field (e.g. accounting, finance) or equivalent experience.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Limited travel
• Willingness to work additional hours to meet deadlines.

What We Offer You

We offer great family-friendly benefits to full-time associates:

• Healthcare plans
• Dental & vision
• Paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) retirement savings with company match
• Professional and personal development programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Opportunity to become a shareholder
• Employer-paid short- and long-term disability
• Employer-paid life insurance for spouse and dependents
• Robust wellness program
• Gym reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

We’re proud to be a military-friendly company, and our many employee resource groups (ERGs) help you make connections and feel supported.

Learn More About Us

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Learn more at https://www.vikingelectric.com/about.

Viking Electric is part of the Sonepar family of brands: https://www.soneparusa.com/us-en/about-us

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Sonepar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, marital status, family responsibilities, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, order of protection status, protected veteran or military status, or any other categories protected by federal, state or local law.

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