Credit Analyst

Why join Husqvarna?
We are one of the world’s oldest startups, passionate about our work, proud of our history and curious about the future. We look for opportunities to grow by stepping out of our comfort zone and are committed to finding sustainable solutions for the future. We have built an environment that encourages close teamwork and support for one another. Check us out at www.husqvarnacp.com

The Credit Analyst at Husqvarna Construction manages client accounts from the finance perspective in order to support sales yet mitigate the company’s risk of payment delays and exposure to bad debt.  The Credit Analyst maintains credits and collections for primary areas of responsibility in accordance with Husqvarna Construction Products Group policy and provides support to Credit and Collections Manager as needed. This position is critical for protecting the company’s assets and mitigating financial risk.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage Internal and External Communications

• Responsible for appropriate and timely follow up on past due obligations and to research various disputes and claims to ensure quick resolution of outstanding invoices
• When credit holds are necessary communicate tactfully and properly with customer to inform them of any credit restrictions. Also advise either customer service and/or the appropriate sales group of same
• Utilize friendly and tactful phone calls, letters, faxes, e-mails and/or personal visits to customers to maintain collections as required by budgets

Credit Manager, Sales, and Customer Service

• Communicate with Customer Service, Technical Services & Sales Departments regarding customer claims for credit
• Send Trial Balances to appropriate sales representatives monthly, and as needed, keep salesmen aware of changes in status of their accounts
• Advise credit manager and appropriate sales representatives of difficulties in collections or changes in credit conditions of accounts as necessary

Other

• Provide credit reference information to other trade people upon request.
• Work with selected collection agencies as necessary to maintain collection efforts.

• Handle all written and verbal follow-up with all accounts in their areas of responsibility

As an ideal candidate you will have:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience as commercial collections representative
• At least 5 years’ work experience as a commercial credit analyst or collections representative
• Knowledge of industry credit reporting tools (i.e. DNB, Experian)
• Strong Knowledge of PRMS, CRM, Excel, and PC software
• Strong ability to negotiate payment and payment plans to ensure acceptable level of delinquency
• Reconciling customer accounts using GAAP
• Accurate typing and data entry

 We offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including medical, dental, and vision insurance at date of hire
• A 401(k) with matching and no vesting
• An employee purchase discount on Husqvarna products
• An education assistance program
• Paid parental leave  
• Eleven paid holidays
• Paid vacation
• . . . and more!

Husqvarna is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices, including selection, hiring, assignment, re-assignment, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline and termination. Husqvarna prohibits discrimination, harassment and retaliation in employment based on race; color; religion; national origin; gender; sexual orientation; pregnancy; age; disability; service member status; or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

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