CREDIT AND COLLECTIONS ANALYST

Credit & Collections Analyst

Direct Hire

Tualatin, OR

$65,000-$70,000 / year DOE

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Credit & Collections Analyst. This role is critical in evaluating the creditworthiness of clients, managing accounts receivable, and ensuring the timely collection of outstanding balances.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in credit analysis, risk assessment, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities :

Analyze and interpret Dun & Bradstreet credit reports to assess financial creditworthiness and recommend credit approvals or denials for current and prospective clients.

Assign credit lines while minimizing financial risk.

• Guide team offices on the credit review process, ensuring timely and accurate completion of paperwork, and making informed credit decisions.
• Regularly review accounts receivable aging reports, discussing results with managers / partners and affiliated entities.

Develop and lead appropriate actions to manage collections.

• Research and investigate late payments using internal databases and skip tracing techniques, as necessary, to locate debtors and resolve issues.
• Identify and address non-standard client account activities through proprietary software systems.
• Communicate with clients regarding overdue payments, negotiate payment plans, and work to resolve invoicing issues or short payments.
• Collaborate with managers to determine collection strategies for accounts nearing write-off, emphasizing efforts to prevent bad debt.
• Stay organized while handling multiple priorities, maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Foster positive customer relationships through professional conduct and communication, remaining calm and courteous under pressure.
• Work collaboratively in a team environment, coordinating efforts with managers, partners, clients, and team members to achieve shared goals.
• Maintain punctuality and reliability, providing support to offices across multiple time zones.

Qualifications :

• Associates degree or equivalent experience; 10+ years of related experience or a combination of education and experience.
• NACM certification preferred but not required.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office; adept at navigating multiple systems.
• Ability to calculate discounts, interest, commissions, and percentages.
• Thorough understanding of the accounts receivable cycle and collection process.
• Able to work both independently and collaboratively in a team setting.

Located in Portland, the Specialized Recruitment Group is an esteemed, niche-based professional recruitment firm that thrives in partnering with companies at the local, regional, and national levels to identify exceptional talent across diverse industries.

Our expertise spans across Engineering, Accounting / Finance, Executive positions (Managers, Directors, Vice Presidents, and C-Suite), Human Resources, Logistics, Manufacturing and Industrial Leadership, Marketing / Advertising, Creative, Sales, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Legal, and Information Technology.

We are committed to excellence by providing clients with customized and professional recruitment solution