Credit Analyst

Credit Analyst

Location: Fort Wayne, IN

Level: Salaried

Division / Department: Finance/Credit

Reports to: Credit Manager

Travel: Minimal

About the Role:

Recommend and review credit review points for new and existing accounts; review established accounts to determine compliance with credit limits and payment terms; analyze financial statements, credit reports, security documents and Letters of Credit to maximize credit extension while managing True Value Company's risk; assist customers with claims and disputes.

Responsibilities include:

• Monitor and collect outstanding debt as directed on Active/Inactive past due accounts
• Review and approve orders after verifying Customer payment status, financial position and True Value security position
• Maintain existing portfolio of account files with current financial information, business credit reports, and personal credit bureau reports
• Interface with sales reps, A/P department, order processing, warehouse and Customer Support on new and existing True Value stores
• Initiate and follow up on Letters of Credit, collateral deposits, wire transfers, cash applications and reconciliation of funds.
• Prepare, process, file and maintain security documentation where required (UCC-1, UCC-3, L/C's, Collateral Deposits, etc.)
• Perform financial statement analysis of new and existing stores to determine financial strength, credit line, security requirements, and risk analysis; consulting with Regional Directors/Retail Consultants and Retail Finance Manager on analysis of operational challenges on new/existing Customers
• Responsible for performing customer account reconciliation to include the identification of account statement items and communicating the status of open items to members, etc.
• Process New Customer Packages, reviewing for accuracy and completeness
• Contact accounts, vendors and freight forwarders as necessary to resolve disputed invoices

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience.
• 1-3 years of experience, preferably in Finance.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint).

Benefits available to you:

• Full insurance benefits package including Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Paid time off to foster work/life balance
• Profit sharing
• Bonus Pay opportunities
• Retirement funding opportunities
• Education reimbursement
• Health club reimbursement
• Career advancement opportunities

About Do it Best Group

Headquartered in Fort Wayne, IN, the Do it Best Group is the world's largest hardware, lumber, and building materials buying cooperative in the home improvement industry. With nearly $6 billion in annual sales, we support thousands of independently-owned locations across the United States and in more than 60 countries worldwide. Partners in the company have the flexibility to operate under the Do it Best, True Value, or their own local store identities, offering a diverse range of branding options to best serve their communities.

Our Philosophy: Serving others as we would like to be served

Our Mission: Making the best even better

Our Goal: Helping members grow and achieve their dreams

Please note that for this role, relocation assistance is not available. Candidates should be willing and able to work in Fort Wayne, IN without the need for relocation support. We encourage local candidates or those already planning to move to the area to apply.