Credit Collections Analyst

Credit & Collections Analyst

Tracking Code

1368

Job Description

Basic Purpose

The Credit & Collections Assistant performs a variety tasks at the direction of the Credit & Collections Supervisor such as; applying payments to customer accounts, researching/resolving payment discrepancies, following up on delinquent accounts, preparing receivable status reports for distribution to sales/management and performing credit checks on new customers and partners.  When necessary, complete various projects assigned by the Accounting Supervisor, Controller and/or VP Finance.  Typically requires three to five years of collections related experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Accurately apply cash receipts to customer accounts * Indentify, investigate, and resolve payment discrepancies * Indentify past due accounts and perform applicable follow-up with customer to collect past due balances * Assist Collections Manager in preparing bad debt analysis and recommending account for write-off * Assist Collections Manager in preparation of various receivable related management reports * Perform credit checks for new customers/partners and updated credit checks on existing customers * Assist with quarterly audit reviews and year end audits. * Participate in various Sarbanes Oxley requirements. * Proactively look for ways to improve and streamline processes. * Perform other projects as requested by the Collections Manager, Accounting Supervisor, and/or Controller

Required Skills

Education and Work Experience

* High School Diploma * College or other training in credit/collections and basic accounting. * Minimum of three to five years of credit/collections experience.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

* Exhibits meticulous attention to detail and committed to producing accurate and high-quality work. * Excellent data processing skills. * Manages time effectively and prioritizes completing tasks to meet deadlines. * Good communication and interpersonal skills. * Must be able to work independently and in a team setting. * Can be trusted to handle confidential and sensitive material

Job Location

Columbia, MD, US.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

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Category:	Accounting/Banking/Finance/Insurance
	> Billing/Collections      > Financial Analysts
Location:	Columbia, MD
County:	Howard County
ZIP Code:	21044
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	Sourcefire
Phone:	email only please
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