Senior Credit Analyst

Accountants One has been hired by a repeat Fortune 500 manufacturing client to assist them in finding a Senior Credit Analyst/Team lead to join their organization. This global manufacturing company is HQ in Atlanta. POSITION SCOPE:The mission of the Senior Credit Analyst is ensuring that customer credit risk is properly evaluated and monitored to optimize working capital and profitability for a specific customer portfolio. He / she works with the Credit Team and business management leveraging customer credit information to promote Company revenue / earnings growth. Responsibilities will focus on the evaluation / management of risk, monitoring customer payment performance and engagement with internal / customer contacts to proactively identify & resolve issues that impede performance, as both an individual contributor and leading / coaching others.POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:Lead coordinated collection effort with Sales & Customer Service to manage exposure for an assigned portfolioWork with the Credit Team and business management to complete & document account assessments / reviews within established guidelinesEstablish appropriate credit limits; managing credit holds & order releases as appropriateSystematic review of the account base assigned to determine reasons for non / slow paymentProfile customers to ensure our billing process is consistent with their payment processMake Customer calls to proactively assist in paying invoices as necessaryEscalate potential customer issues in a timely mannerCoordinate with Data Analysts to ensure integrity of Customer master data is maintainedLead periodic reporting for payment discrepancies to facilitate resolution and accounting treatmentLead periodic reporting to business management of key performance indicators, trends & underlying causesLead an individual &/or Team, providing direction / coaching & driving continuous improvement effortsActive participation in staff hiring & development process across the Credit TeamOversee work quality & guideline / policy compliance of assigned Team membersPOSITION SPECIFICATIONS:Required:Bachelor Degree5-7 years professional experience, including exposure to the Order to Cash cycleDemonstrated strong business acumenAbility to lead an individual/s or team/sAbility to coordinate / influence action from others to achieve business objectivesMust be creative, resourceful, organized & able to work well independently & as part of a teamStrong Customer focus / relationship building mentalitySuperior written & verbal communication skillsAdvanced proficiency in MS Office, primarily ExcelStrong analytical skills & desire to identify / implement process improvementsWork involves confidential & sensitive information. Discretion is essentialPreferred / PlusManufacturing sector experience People leadership / coaching experienceExperience with SAP or similar ERP systemExperience with TM1, Hyperion, QlikView or similar reporting toolsAdvanced Degree in Accounting, Finance or related disciplineAchievement or pursuit of relevant professional certifications such as CPA, CMA...

Created: 2025-03-06