Credit Analyst Job at Atkore International in Harvey

Description Credit Analyst Who we are: Atkore is forging a future where our employees, customers, suppliers, shareholders, and communities are building better together - a future focused on serving the customer and powering and protecting the world. With a global network of manufacturing and distribution facilities, Atkore is a leading provider of electrical, safety and infrastructure solutions. Who we are looking for: We are currently searching for a Credit Analyst based out of our headquarters in Harvey, IL. Reporting to the Credit Supervisor, the Credit Analyst will be primarily responsible for managing the timeliness of customer payments and opening new accounts for credit extension and respond to credit reference requests within Atkore's Accounts Receivable department. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Management or equivalent education and experience; with at least 3-5 years credit and/or collection experience. Experience in lean manufacturing or business system-based company is a plus. What you'll do: Partner with the business, interact with sales agents, agencies and all levels of management to facilitate the smooth flow of customer payments. Perform credit and collection monitoring on an assigned group of accounts. Evaluate and approve new account applications for credit extension. Set and monitor credit limits on assigned group of accounts. Respond to and complete credit reference requests. What you'll bring: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Management strongly preferred. 3-5 years credit and/or collection, or related experience required. Effective written and oral communication skills required. Strong ability to communicate effectively with all levels of Atkore management as well as directly with customers. Firm but fair approach with customers with the ability to compromise and negotiate effectively. Good general computer skills along with Microsoft Word and Excel experience needed. JDE software experience a plus. All associates must embrace and foster an environment that supports our core values of integrity, respect, excellence, teamwork and accountability. Within 3 months, you'll: Complete your immersion program Understand how your role fits within the organization Within 6 months, you'll: Contact past due accounts, make payment arrangements and follow up on promises made. Approve orders on a daily basis. Respond to and complete credit reference requests. Within 12 months, you'll: Evaluate risk potential and communicate issues through written reports and direct communication with sales and financial management. Atkore is a four-time Great Place to Work certified company and a two-time Top Workplaces USA award winner We're committed to creating an engaged, aligned workforce driven by a collaborative culture. Our team strives for breakthrough results and stays focused on being standout leaders. We consistently live the Atkore mission, strategic priorities, and behaviors consistent with our core values. Join our team and align yourself with an industry leader Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities 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 contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)