Strategic Credit & Collections Analyst

Wasserstrom; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wasserstrom Company in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Credit Analyst to evaluate and extend credit to current and potential customers. You will manage accounts receivable and contribute cash flow to the company, providing foundational cross-functional experience.

Responsibilities include managing delinquent accounts, negotiating payment plans, maintaining credit files, and supporting policy development. SAP, Excel proficiency, and High Radius familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5-8 years of credit collections experience.
• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• SAP background preferred
• Excel (intermediate level)
• High Radius - desired but not required

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of customers in the efforts of accounts receivables.
• Communicate with customers via 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

Accounts receivable

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Excel

High Radius

Job description

The Wasserstrom Company in Columbus, Ohio is seeking a Credit Analyst to evaluate and extend credit to current and potential customers. You will manage accounts receivable and contribute cash flow to the company, providing foundational cross-functional experience.

Responsibilities include managing delinquent accounts, negotiating payment plans, maintaining credit files, and supporting policy development. SAP, Excel proficiency, and High Radius familiarity are preferred.