Credit Analyst

Priority1 strives to go beyond simply offering jobs. We foster careers by creating a great working environment for our team members. We hire talented individuals who will provide the best support and can quickly adapt to the rapidly changing world of logistics. These talented men and women drive our business and we are committed to their success.

Summary:

The Credit Analyst role provides analytical and credit evaluation support for the Financial Services team including an independent analysis of creditworthiness for new and existing customers. Responsibilities include: Approving and controlling extension of credit to customers validating billing requirements and promoting efficient payment processes maintaining professional relationships with internal and external contacts including support sales and customers. Priority1 specializes in consulting and managing domestic less than truckload and truckload operations for small to large shippers in North America.

Description:

Approve and control extension of credit for new and existing customers per LOA guidelines.

Reviews existing customer base on monthly basis to ensure adequate credit limits are provided to customers nearing their limit.

Confirm billing requirements and ensuring our billing system is set up correctly for new customers while promoting best payment practices such as ACH or Online Payments.

Communicate with Internal partners on credit decisions and ensure timely review of pending credit requests

Review and approve extended terms requests per LOA guidelines

Participates in periodic reviews with financial services leadership and take necessary action to improve performance.

Prepare narrative analysis of findings and recommendations for any credit request which exceeds their LOA.

Review accounts on credit hold by assessing credit worthiness of customers including financial ratings open invoices in-process payments and backlog and make recommendations for order release to supervisor.

Provides administrative support for financial services leadership Credit reviews ad-hoc reporting routine tasks for top accounts etc.

Job Requirements:

Credit Accounts Receivable accounting finance or general business; 3 years required; 5 years preferred.

Abilities required: Microsoft Office including Outlook Excel and Word and familiarity with an ERP platform (e.g. Oracle Sage AS400 etc.) - knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics GP preferred but not required

Strong written oral communication and interpersonal skills with a positive disposition; required.

Willingness to accommodate temporary changes in the normal working hours as required by workflow; required.

Benefits:

Competitive base plus commissions

Medical Insurance with premiums paid at 100% for employees AND dependents

Dental Insurance 100% paid for Employee

Vision Insurance

HSA with Employer Contributions

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

401(k) Plan

Profit Sharing: Typical annual contribution of 15% of total eligible compensation

Paid Holidays AND PTO

Cancer Critical Illness and Accident Policies available

Physical Requirements:

Job functions require long periods of sitting and working from computer workstation; ability to multi-task problem solve and prioritize daily workload; excellent organization and record keeping skills; comfortable with oral and written communications primarily on the telephone and email. Requires extended periods of sitting normal walking bending twisting and stretching. Capability of sight and hearing required. Ability to deal with stressful situations and occasionally working extended hours. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Priority-1 Inc. will provide reasonable accommodations with the application process upon your request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require assistance in this application process please email

Priority1 is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender sexual orientation gender identity age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about discussed or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge (b) in furtherance of an investigation proceeding hearing or action including an investigation conducted by the employer or (c) consistent with the contractors legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)