Credit Analyst: Risk, Collections & Credit Control

Elevate Outdoor Collective; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Elevate Outdoor Collective seeks a Credit Analyst to support a best-in-class service for its brands by evaluating financial risk, approving lines of credit, and arranging security instruments when needed. You will work closely with Sales, Customer Service, and Retail Dealers to collect and resolve balances promptly.

Responsibilities include calling accounts, reviewing credit files, negotiating payment plans, and coordinating with the Credit Manager.

Qualifications

• Business and/or Accounting/Finance degree strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, communication, and customer service skills.
• Highly effective interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Must be highly motivated and work well independently, as well as in a group setting.
• Experience in dispute resolution with customers.

Responsibilities

• Make initial and follow up telephone calls/emails to various accounts in an attempt to collect delinquent balances due using the standard operational procedures that are in effect.
• Analyze financial position of customers in assigned territory to include review of financial statements customer history/credit file, and industry credit reports. Assess and evaluate risk in assigned territory by making sound judgments and working directly with the Credit Manager as necessary. Implement security when necessary to secure our line of credit to customers.
• Negotiate pay plans with delinquent debtors using sound judgment and securing of the appropriate documentation for execution once plan has been established.
• Handle all reconciliation activity on various accounts in territory to include research and resolution of charge backs and deductions.
• Review all credit held orders on the accounts assigned and release in accordance with K2's credit policies and procedures.
• Review and refer accounts to the Credit Manager for collection handling and possible use of 3rd party agencies.
• Contributes to efficient department operations by performing other related duties as assigned by management.
• Ensure that superior customer service is given both internally and externally.
• Work directly with sales, customer service, and distribution to solicit assistance and relevant information needed to resolve balances and disputes.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Independent work

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Elevate Outdoor Collective seeks a Credit Analyst to support a best-in-class service for its brands by evaluating financial risk, approving lines of credit, and arranging security instruments when needed. You will work closely with Sales, Customer Service, and Retail Dealers to collect and resolve balances promptly.

Responsibilities include calling accounts, reviewing credit files, negotiating payment plans, and coordinating with the Credit Manager.