Credit Analyst

at Aston Carter in Deerfield, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Description:

The Credit Analyst III works as part of the Corporate Credit team which is accountable for managing the risks associated with selling approximately $6 Billion of agricultural and specialty chemicals annually to business customers globally.

The Credit Analyst III performs complex analysis on accounts to review credit worthiness. Assists with the development and implementation of new policies and processes.

The Credit Analyst III is fully functional in handling all facets of the Credit function. Continuous growth and learning occurs with new technologies and environments.

- Actively manage and control delinquent accounts to limit risk and reduce bad debt losses

- Establish credit lines on all new and existing accounts up to $100M. Gathers information to determine which level of account review is required.

- Provides training to more junior level credit staff, accounting team, and Sales / Account Specialists regarding credit policies and procedures.

- Prepare and analyze reports such as aging report, customer and supplier exposure report, bad debt, and sales reports. Provide management summaries of customer payment habits and recommend action such as changes to the payment terms, credit limits, and/or terms.

Additional Skills & Qualifications:

- BA/BS level degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or equivalent is required; or equivalent experience in lieu of degree.

- 3 – 7 years of professional experience with commercial credit, in a business-to-business environment.

- Candidate should have Expert level skills with Microsoft Office products, including Excel and SAP.

- Certified Credit and Risk Analyst (CCRA) designation is preferred

- Customer service oriented

- Excellent communication and analytical skills

PLUS: Oracle/SAP/Tableau. Ratios/financial statement knowledge. UK/International experience.

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

At Aston Carter, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

+ Hiring diverse talent

+ Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection

+ Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes

+ Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com (%20astoncarteraccommodation@astoncarter.com) for other accommodation options.