Credit and Collections Analyst

Credit and Collections Analyst Job Description

Credit and collections analyst positions can be entry-level, although many firms seek up to several years of experience. Candidates should have excellent customer service, negotiation, communication and analytics skills. A bachelor’s or associate degree in accounting or a related area is preferred but not always required.

Typical credit/collections analyst duties:

Creating and maintaining credit history filesAnalyzing and assessing the creditworthiness of accounts and clients using external credit risk management tools and reportsManaging the collection efforts and calls for accounts receivable portfolioDocumenting daily collections activityResearching account disputes and billing discrepanciesPerforming account and payment reconciliationsResponding to credit inquiries from external and internal clientsIdentifying delinquent accounts requiring external collection effortsIdentifying bad debt or financial exposure

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Accounting Software Systems
Accounts Receivable (AR)
Billing Functions
Collection Processes
Credit
Credit Limit
Customer Service
Debt Financing
Delinquencies
ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning
Salary for Credit and Collections Analyst
51500 - 67250
25th percentile
51500
New to the role, with little or no experience; requires more than casual instruction or supervision to perform day-to-day duties
50th percentile
59000
Has the experience to consistently perform core responsibilities without direct supervision; very comfortable with processes and subject matter associated with the role
75th percentile
67250
Value to the organization goes far beyond the ability to perform normal job duties; has rare qualifications that enable consistent contribution in unique ways; ready for next career level when available
Projected salaries for related positions Position title 25th percentile 50th percentile 75th percentile Credit Manager/Supervisor 76000 93500 109500 Credit and Collections Specialist 45000 55250 65000

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