Credit Analyst II

We are Generac, a leading energy technology company committed to powering a smarter world.

Over the 60 plus years of Generac’s history, we’ve been dedicated to energy innovation. From creating the home standby generator market category, to our current evolution into an energy technology solutions company, we continue to push new boundaries.

In the role of Credit Analyst II working on-site in Waukesha, Wisconsin, you will be part of the Credit and Collections team.

Under broad supervision, the credit analyst is responsible for assisting in maintaining control on credit accounts.  This position performs periodic analysis of accounts to identify those that may require difficult collection procedures and also performs investigations of the new credit applications in order to obtain all of the necessary information that allows for decision making concerning the credit acceptance or rejection.    

Minimum Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Accounting or Finance or Equivalent Experience

• 3 years of related experience in Credit or Finance Department

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

• Previous experience using SAP or equivalent ERP

Essential Duties:

• Collection of accounts and releasing of orders to maximize incoming cash and minimize delinquency.

• Communicate with both internal and external parties in a manner that accomplishes the company objectives and maintains goodwill.

• Acquire, prepare, and analyze customer data obtained from credit applications, credit agency reports, financial statements, and payment history to establish credit decisions.

Other Duties as assigned and the following:

• Provide detailed reports on accounts for review of company credit exposure, applications, and account statistics.

• Assist in any system enhancement projects for the Credit department.

• Respond to external credit inquiries on accounts.

• Follow established guidelines to manage overall credit risk to maximize sales while keeping risk at an appropriate level.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Proficient in MS Office.

• Effective analytical skills.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and problem solving skills.

• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast paced, high work volume environment with emphasis on maintaining quality and timeliness.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear; and use hands to manipulate objects or controls. The employee is regularly required to stand and walk.  On occasion the incumbent may be required to stoop, bend or reach above the shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift up to 25 - 50 pounds. Specific conditions of this job are typical of frequent and continuous computer-based work requiring periods of sitting, close vision and ability to adjust focus. Occasional travel.

“We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”