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A Credit Analyst performs the credit evaluation and analysis of all prospective new business and existing accounts within assigned AR portfolio, documents potential exposure to risk, and communicates directly with customers and to sales. Maximizes sales through flexible and innovative approach of credit risk / order review and releases. Minimizes the investment in receivables by ensuring that accounts are collected as close to term, and protects the company against unwarranted bad debt losses.
What you will do:
Responsible for adherence to GFS Credit & Collection policies, practices and procedures across assigned region(s).
Reviews credit reports, payment history, financial information and industry trends to support exposure in order to effectively minimize risk and maximize sales.
Review & research customer account application for completeness & accuracy , analyze past and current financial statements of companies, along with bank references, Commercial business reports ie. D&B,Experian or Equifax and information via Internet or other credit sources.
Provide transactional approval with respective credit authority and or recommendation for transactions above credit authority. Provide appropriate written Financial reviews per authority guidelines.
Monitor customer order activities, accounts receivable and payment history on a daily basis to identify risk and ensure adherence to credit terms.
Escalate key issues to Credit Manager, Sales and Leadership of potential credit risks in portfolio to determine next plan of action.
Meets periodically with customers to review financials and to ensure recoverability of outstanding exposure.
Establishing and maintaining good working relationships with customers and sales.
Maintains confidentiality and uses utmost discretion with matters including but not limited to personal and or financial information in the duties of the position.
Performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
What you’ll bring to the table:
Three to five years related professional experience with exposure to customer credit evaluations and analysis or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Bachelor Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related preferred.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Must be able to read, interpret and comprehend financial statements and business/personal credit reports.
Ability to solve problems under pressure and provide creative solutions when necessary
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Gordon Food Service is an equal opportunity employer.
All qualified applicants and employees will receive consideration for employment, or in terms or conditions of employment, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. The EEO is the Law poster is available here: http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/pdf/eeopost.pdf. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line. Please keep in mind this method is reserved for individuals who require accommodation due to a disability.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and drug tests all employees.