Credit and Collections Analyst Houston, TX 77079 Contract Position Summary The Credit and Collections Analyst is responsible for minimizing accounts‑receivable investment by maximizing cash receipts, accelerating payment turnover, and ensuring timely credit memo processing. This role strengthens internal awareness of credit as a critical part of every transaction and promotes communication between operating personnel and customers. The analyst also supports customer goodwill and financial stability to help drive profitability and sales. Key Responsibilities Past‑due account outreach — Notify customers of past‑due invoices and drive faster payment turnover across 500-750 active accounts with A/R exceeding $5M. Credit review — Review D&B reports to evaluate and extend credit for new and existing customers. Delinquent account management — Partner with sales and management to resolve delinquent accounts, recommend payment terms, and escalate accounts for collection or legal action when necessary. Lien and bond claim processing — Prepare and send pre‑lien notices, bond claims, and lien filings within state‑specific deadlines. Assist locations with credit memo resolution related to returns, pricing errors, or defective products. A/R reporting — Prepare weekly A/R reports, including over‑60‑day aging summaries, for review by leadership and sales teams. Participate in bi‑weekly over‑60 collection meetings. Credit hold management — Manage closing schedules to ensure timely release of credit holds. Regular and reliable attendance. Other Responsibilities

LEAN & EHS

participation — Support company‑wide LEAN initiatives and EHS Management Systems, following all safety, health, and environmental policies. Quality compliance — Cooperate with company‑wide quality management efforts. General support — Perform special projects and additional duties as assigned. Qualifications Associate degree or equivalent experience required. Strong organizational skills and a sense of urgency to meet deadlines. Effective communicator with a professional and pleasant phone presence. Solid negotiation skills and ability to work with diverse employee and customer groups in a fast‑paced environment. Strong decision‑making abilities using factual analysis and sound judgment. Financial and analytical skills related to credit and collections. Proficiency in MS Office. SAP experience is a major must‑have for this role; candidates without SAP experience will not be considered. Accounting knowledge related to cash posting preferred. Knowledge of pre‑lien notices, bond claims, lien filings, account reconciliation, and cash posting. Work Environment & Physical Requirements This role is primarily office‑based and requires frequent sitting, keyboard use, and telephone communication. Occasional walking and standing may be required. Minimal exposure to environmental hazards; standard office equipment (company laptop) is used.

Pay:

$28.47 - $40.00 per hour

Experience:

SAP:

2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person