Credit Analyst

Job Description

Job Title: Credit Analyst

Location: 186 US-46, Fairfield, NJ 07004

Duration: Temp to Perm

Office status: Hybrid

Manager Notes:

This person will be responsible for determining the credit worthiness of our clients, and will work closely with sales, billing, and collections. They need to know how to read financial statements and credit

Overview:

The Credit Analyst is responsible for gathering financial data and credit references pertaining to prospective/new Outfront Media customers. To ensure timely credit decisions, the person must possess the ability to communicate with customers, sales, finance, and management in a professional manner when issues require resolution, such as contract approval or releasing of account credit holds.

Essential Functions:

Review accounts for credit release based on credit reports and credit application references

Obtain and review credit rating reports

Perform Internet searches for prospective customers

Enter credit card/ACH Debit payments

Responsible for database management and maintenance

Code accounts with department specific credit holds

Assign accounts to specified collection representatives

Create manual/proforma invoices to obtain prepayments for accounts on credit hold

Make changes that are documented and approved by credit management and or policy

Must understand and adhere to the Outfront Media Credit & Collection Policy, including audit & SOX guidelines for the department

Minimum Requirements:

Ability to work in a fast paced and diverse environment

Must have excellent communication skills, both written and oral

Ability to meet deadlines

Must have excellent investigative skills

Experience with review and analysis of commercial credit reports or other credit reporting services

Interact with customers, sales, finance, and management personnel

Requires proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Windows

AS400 experience a plus

Knowledge of credit and collection procedures or related areas

Associates Degree or higher from accredited college

Full-time