Credit & Collections Analyst I
Summary
Credit & Collections Analyst handling day-to-day accounts receivable processing, invoice verification, payment reconciliation, aging reports, credit analysis on new clients, and collection strategies to mitigate outstanding balances.
• Performs the day-to-day processing of financial transactions to ensure that Account Receivable (A/R) are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner.
• Receives and verify invoices and delivery orders from warehouse/third party logistics company.
• Posts and reconcile customer payments to general ledgers.
• Balances daily A/R batches; prepare and distribute weekly aging reports to key personnel.
• Generates and mails monthly statement of accounts to customers.
• Collaborate with the Financial Controller to maintain collection goals and general A/R performance levels.
• Communicate with internal sales representatives as necessary to complete job duties.
• Completes credit analysis and review of new clients. Determine credit limits and annual review of major client accounts.
• Ensures the strict confidentiality and privacy of financial records as they relate to the organization and its customers.
• Forms collection strategies to mitigate customer objections to making timely A/R payments.
• Investigates collection problems and advises customers on corporate A/R policies and procedures.
• Makes arrangements for payment of outstanding and late accounts; prepare documentation for executive.
• Investigates and resolve billing discrepancies or misapplied cash transactions.
• Maintains a filing system for all financial documents.
• Ensures the confidentiality and security of all financial and employee files.
• Assists in other duties as needed and directed.
• Meet the customer’s, resolving any collections matter and/or for check collection.