Credit Analyst: Structured Training in Fast-Paced Finance

Wasserstrom; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wasserstrom Company is a leading food service distributor based in Columbus, Ohio. We are seeking a Credit Analyst for a structured training program in a fast-paced environment. You will evaluate creditworthiness and extend credit, contributing to cash flow by managing accounts receivable.

This role offers hands-on experience in cross-functional collaboration, debt collections, and credit policy development while you grow within Wasserstrom.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-8 years of credit collections experience.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• SAP background preferred.
• High Radius knowledge a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of customers in the efforts of accounts receivables.
• Communicate with customers by e-mail or by telephone to investigate complaints, verify accuracy of charges, or to correct errors on accounts.
• Negotiate with customers on past due amounts, including establishing/enforcing payment plans.
• Evaluates customer records and recommends that accounts be closed, credit limit extended or reduced, or collection attempted, based on payment history and purchase activity of the customer.
• Prepare bad debt of uncollectible accounts.
• Investigate cases and make suggestions on refund requests.
• Prepare reconciliation spreadsheet (Excel) for customers, as needed (regarding payment data).
• Reviews files to select delinquent accounts for collection efforts.
• Assists in development of credit rating criteria and credit ceilings with upper management.
• Offers insight on current findings and action taken for all accounts under investigation.
• Assists in the recommendation of policies to upper management.
• Identifies trends and recommends improvements accordingly.

Skills

Credit collections experience

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university

Equivalent combination of education and experience

Tools

SAP background

High Radius

Job description

The Wasserstrom Company is a leading food service distributor based in Columbus, Ohio. We are seeking a Credit Analyst for a structured training program in a fast-paced environment. You will evaluate creditworthiness and extend credit, contributing to cash flow by managing accounts receivable.

This role offers hands-on experience in cross-functional collaboration, debt collections, and credit policy development while you grow within Wasserstrom.