Senior Credit Analyst
Schaumburg, IL - USA
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Job Summary
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Position Overview:
The Senior Credit Analyst manages a portfolio of customer accounts partnering with Sales and Operations to optimize accounts receivable (AR) performance while balancing risk and customer experience.
This role is responsible for monitoring key AR metricsincluding DSO ADTP past due aging and bad debtthrough proactive collections credit underwriting and data-driven decisioning. The Senior Credit Analyst evaluates customer financial health using internal and external data sources and recommends credit limits terms and risk classifications.
This position serves as an escalation point for complex account issues and plays a key role in improving credit policies processes and overall portfolio performance.
Key Responsibilities
Credit Risk & Underwriting
- Evaluate credit risk for new and existing customers using financial statements D&B trade references and industry data
- Recommend credit limits payment terms and risk classifications within authority guidelines
- Analyze financials and behavioral data to reduce exposure and minimize bad debt
- Review and approve credit requests; escalate high-risk decisions with supporting analysis
- Assess non-standard payment terms (e.g. Net 60) and complete credit scorecards with Sales
- Structure payment plans aligned with risk level and customer relationship
Accounts Receivable & Collections
- Manage AR aging DSO ADTP and delinquency trends across assigned portfolio
- Drive proactive collections through customer outreach and follow-up
- Resolve payment issues including short pays disputes deductions and returned payments
- Provide documentation (invoices PODs statements) to support collections
- Identify at-risk accounts and recommend corrective actions
- Report portfolio risk trends and collection performance to leadership
Portfolio Management & Business Partnership
- Serve as primary credit contact for Sales Operations and Customer Service
- Partner with Sales to balance revenue growth with credit risk management
- Participate in regular reviews of high-risk or high-value accounts
- Execute order hold/release decisions per credit policy
- Resolve order issues in coordination with internal teams (Sales CSR CAC)
- Escalate complex account issues to Credit leadership as needed
Process Improvement & Leadership Support
- Process account adjustments credits and refunds accurately and timely
- Support onboarding and training of Credit team members
- Act as subject matter resource for credit and collections processes
- Conduct periodic portfolio reviews and identify risk mitigation opportunities
- Support continuous improvement of credit policies workflows and controls
- Identify and drive process improvements across AR and collections functions
Required Experience:
- 5 years of credit and collections experience (credit analysis AR management delinquency resolution)
- Strong understanding of accounting finance and credit principles
- Experience analyzing financial statements and assessing credit risk
- Experience working with ERP systems and credit tools
Technical Skills:
- Microsoft 365 (Excel Word Outlook) proficiency required
- Experience with credit platforms (D&B CreditSafe Experian or similar)
- ERP experience required; SAP S/4HANA a plus
Education & Certifications
- Bachelors degree in Finance Accounting Business Administration or related field preferred (or equivalent experience)
- NACM certifications (CBA CBF CCE) a plus
Key Skills
- Credit risk analysis & underwriting
- Accounts receivable & collections management
- Financial statement analysis
- DSO / ADTP / AR performance management
- Customer relationship management
- Negotiation & dispute resolution
- Cross-functional collaboration (Sales Operations Finance)
- Problem-solving and escalation management
- Strong communication and attention to detail
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
Work Location / Schedule
- Hybrid role based out of our corporate office in Schaumburg IL.
- Team members work onsite three days per week including Tuesday and Thursday plus a third in-office day that is typically Wednesday but may vary based on business needs. Remote work is available on the remaining two days each week.
Pre-Employment Requirement:
Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen and background requirement is especially critical for safety-sensitive roles.
The annual base salary range for this position is $80000 - $100000. The actual pay will be determined based on factors such as location experience skills and addition to the base salary employees may be eligible for discretionary bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.
Discover a Fulfilling Career:
At Composites One our Team Members are the cornerstone of our success. Each role is essential in helping us provide exceptional service to our Customers. We cultivate a culture of empowerment and opportunity fostering both personal and professional growth.
We believe in driving success and appreciating achievement. Our Team Members are eligible for annual bonuses and profit sharing because when the company thrives we all benefit. Join us and be part of a Team where your hard work and dedication are valued and together we achieve great things.
Respect Teamwork and Communication are Woven into our Core Values:
Our guiding principle of Respect Teamwork and Communication embodies the spirit of our Core Values. We uphold these principles every day as we strive to make a positive impact for our Customers our Team and the world around us.
Benefits:
Explore our comprehensive health retirement wellness and professional growth programs in detail here.
Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion
At Composites One all qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin age marital status sexual orientation gender identity veteran status disability or other protected classification as defined by applicable law and regulation.
ADA Accommodations
Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request accommodation please contact the ADA Coordinator by email at .
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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