Credit Analyst

We are looking for a detail-oriented Credit Analyst to support commercial credit and collections activities for a company in south Orange County. This contract to permanent role focuses on evaluating customer accounts, managing credit exposure, and helping maintain healthy cash flow. The ideal candidate will bring strong analytical judgment, sound knowledge of commercial credit practices, and the ability to communicate effectively with both internal teams and external customers.

Responsibilities:

• Review credit applications and supporting financial information to assess customer risk and recommend appropriate credit decisions.

• Monitor outstanding receivables, follow up on past-due balances, and work with customers to resolve payment issues in a timely manner.

• Evaluate commercial account activity to identify potential exposure and support ongoing credit limit management.

• Partner with sales, customer service, and finance teams to address account concerns while balancing business growth with risk control.

• Maintain accurate account records, payment status updates, and documentation related to credit reviews and collection efforts.

• Investigate billing or payment discrepancies and help coordinate solutions that support timely account resolution.

• Prepare credit and collections reporting to highlight trends, aging performance, and areas requiring attention.

• Contribute to process-related activities tied to commercial credit and collections operations as needed

Qualifications:

• Experience in credit analysis within a commercial or business-to-business environment.
• Working knowledge of commercial collections practices and accounts receivable follow-up.
• Ability to review credit applications and interpret financial or account-related information.
• Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and sound decision-making ability.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for customer and cross-functional interactions.
• Proficiency in maintaining accurate records and preparing credit or collections reports.
• Ability to manage multiple accounts and priorities in a deadline-driven setting.

Compensation

$36.10-$41.80 Hourly

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