Credit Analyst Position Available In Marion, Florida

Credit Analyst responsibilities and essential job functions include, but are not limited to the following: Follow established process for new customer set up and credit investigation and establish credit limits within assigned limit level or refer for approval when outside established limit authority Assess and recommend new credit analysis practices that proactively identify and minimize risks. Create and maintain credit history files Respond to credit inquiries from external and internal clients Prepare weekly and monthly reports, including credit hold reports, bad debt reports, new credit application reports and account receivable summaries Analyze and assess the creditworthiness of both new accounts and credit limit increases of existing accounts using external credit risk management tools and reports based previous sales Identify bad debt or financial exposure to leadership Daily/weekly account status reporting Other clerical duties as assigned, faxing, filing, copying, mailing warehouse security, cleanliness and safety standards are adhered to

Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

High school Diploma or GED required 2+ years previous credit risk management experience preferred Previous logistics, transportation, domestic or international experience a plus Must be analytical and detail oriented Must be organized, have keen attention to detail and accuracy Must be able to excel in a fast paced – time critical environment Must be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Excel and Word Must possess the ability to use sound judgment when making independent decisions Must have excellent verbal/written communication and follow-up skills Knowledge and experience with local, state and federal collection laws Familiarity with accessing and interpreting business Trade Reference reports such as Dun & Bradstreet and Equifax Ability to review financial and trade information and make decisions supporting credit limits Knowledge of TL, LTL, Import/Export, Customs, accounts receivable, and accounts payable processes a plus Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently; Bi-lingual Spanish a plus