Credit and Collections Analyst

Veolia; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Credit Administrator, where you'll play a vital role in managing credit programs and collections strategies. This position involves analyzing customer creditworthiness, establishing payment terms, and coordinating with various teams to optimize financial operations. You'll have the opportunity to develop customer credit histories and resolve discrepancies while contributing to improved financial performance. With a comprehensive benefits package and a commitment to employee growth, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Qualifications

• 3 to 7 years experience in Commercial Collections and Credit.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Administer credit program to minimize bad debts and maximize receivables.
• Establish payment terms and credit limits after analysis of customers.
• Conduct credit investigations and maintain active customer files.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Time Management

Negotiation

Customer Orientation

Education

High School diploma or GED

BS or BA in Business or related financial discipline

Job description

Responsible for administering the region’s credit program consistent with credit policies, procedures, and departmental goals while minimizing bad debts and maximizing the return on accounts receivables by utilizing a variety of collections strategies to ensure improved operations and to determine risk / credit worthiness & payment received for customers who have been granted services.

Primary Duties / Responsibilities:

• Establish terms of payments and credit limits after reviewing and analyzing the available information on existing and/or potential customers.
• Collect all assigned accounts receivable that have matured and maintain all active customer files to determine slow paying or lowest possible loss from bad debts.
• Conduct special credit investigations and customer appraisals utilizing a variety of reports such as Dunn and Bradstreet & other sources to determine credit worthiness.
• Must be able to understand D&B and other reporting sources to extend credit and/or seek & obtain exemptions giving the business goals.
• Develop customer credit histories to determine credit status prior to establishment of lines of credit.
• Research invoice discrepancies for resolution of aged/past due receivables and develop strategies to recover monies due Veolia.
• Analyze in-house financial reports to identify potential problem cases and prepare various reports for management review.
• Coordinate with other professionals within the region to discuss credit & collection issues, specifically leading credit and collection meetings with Operations and Sales Leadership.

Qualifications:

Education / Experience / Background:

• High School diploma or GED required.
• BS or BA in Business or related financial discipline preferred.
• 3 to 7 years related work experience in Commercial Collections and Credit.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong team player.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Time management: the ability to organize and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong customer orientation.
• Ability to negotiate effectively.
• Ability to learn on the go due to situations, tools and end goals.
• Able to demonstrate initiative in respect to tasks assigned.
• Ability to create & prepare reports as necessary.

Additional Information:

BENEFITS:

Veolia's comprehensive benefits package includes paid time off policies, as well as health, dental and vision insurance. In addition, employees are also entitled to participate in an employer sponsored 401(k) plan, to save for retirement. Pay and benefits for employees represented by a union are outlined in their collective bargaining agreement.

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 protected veteran status.

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.