As a Senior Analyst - Credit and Collections, you are responsible for activities and operations in the credit and collections department. You will oversee the processing and verification of applications for credit and the solicitation for payment on overdue accounts. You will Investigate credit issues and suggests payment options to be approved.
Responsibilities:
- Monitors past due invoices and makes collections contacts via phone, e-mail, or customer portals.
- Evaluates collectability of unearned cash discounts, finance charges, small dollar invoices, etc. and performs and approves write-offs of uncollectable amounts within their level of authority.
- Participates in and/or leads monthly accounts receivable aging and dispute reviews with financial services team and branch personnel. Documents and pursue follow-up actions agreed to during meetings.
- Researches and obtains appropriate credit information to rate and approve credit worthiness of new and existing accounts within assigned portfolio.
- Works with financial services management to determine use of various credit instruments to mitigate risk, including UCC filings, liens, letters of credit, payment bonds, personal and corporate guaranties.
- Works cross-functionally with sales, operations, finance, contract administration, and customer master administration teams to review documents, including purchase orders, credit applications, etc., and initially identifies contractual risks, including warranties, indemnification, uncapped liability and liquated damages.
- Reviews orders on credit hold by assessing credit worthiness of customers, including financial ratings, open invoices, in-process payments and backlog, and makes independent decisions to release orders on credit hold, or escalate higher-risk customers to manager.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors’ Degree is required.
- 2 years of general accounting is required; 4 years is preferred.
- NACM or similar certification is preferred.
- Knowledge of computer system applications: Microsoft Office including Outlook, Excel, and Word, and familiarity with an ERP Platform (e.g., Solar Eclipse) required. High level of Excel is preferred.
- Strong written, oral communication and interpersonal skills with a positive disposition.
- Reliable with strong organization skills; solution-oriented and results-driven philosophy.
- Ability to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Strong attention to detail with a passion for accuracy.
- Willingness to accommodate temporary working hour changes as required by workflow.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and demonstrate a willingness to accept new challenges.
- Lean, continuous improvement mindset.
- Ability to work effectively with all levels of management to accomplish goals and objectives.
The expected salary range for this role is $25.01 - $37.51 per hour. This is the salary we reasonably and in good faith believe we would pay for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range, and the range may be modified in the future. An employee’s compensation level within the range will be based on several factors, including but not limited to geographic location, experience, relevant education, qualifications, skills, organizational needs, and performance. Wesco provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, disability insurance, 401k Plan, and Paid Time Off.
Wesco International, Inc., including its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Wesco”) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, religion, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law. US applicants only, we are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
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