TEMP to HIRE Jr. Credit Analyst

Location: Akron, OH 44311

Schedule: Mon–Fri 7:30am–4:30pm

(in office, hybrid after 3 months – WFH Tue & Thur)

Our client in the building products industry is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Jr. Credit Analyst to join their finance team in Akron, OH, on a temporary-to-hire basis. This role is ideal for an analytical professional with experience in accounts receivable, collections, and customer account analysis who is looking to grow within a collaborative and fast-paced environment.

What You’ll Do

As a Jr. Credit Analyst, you will be responsible for:

• Managing B2B customer accounts and supporting day-to-day credit and collections activities for a high-volume portfolio.
• Performing proactive commercial collections by contacting customers via phone and email to resolve past-due balances and maintain healthy aging.
• Reviewing aging reports daily and prioritizing accounts based on risk, payment trends, and exposure.
• Investigating and resolving customer disputes related to pricing, deductions, freight, tax, short pays, and billing discrepancies.
• Posting and applying daily cash receipts (ACH, wire, lockbox, and checks) accurately and timely within SAP S/4HANA.
• Reconciling unapplied cash and researching payment variances to ensure account accuracy.
• Assisting with customer credit reviews, account monitoring, and maintaining updated credit documentation.
• Preparing credit memos and supporting documentation as needed.
• Collaborating with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve account issues and improve cash flow performance.
• Assisting with month-end close activities, including AR reconciliations, reporting, and account analysis.
• Maintaining organized electronic customer and AR documentation for audit and retention purposes.
• Generating and analyzing AR reports, customer payment trends, DSO metrics, and credit exposure summaries.
  
  

What You Bring

• Minimum 1–3 years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, credit analysis, or cash applications.
• Basic understanding of B2B credit and collections processes within a manufacturing or distribution environment preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, pivot tables, and data analysis).
• Experience with account reconciliation, cash posting, and customer account research.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to professionally interact with customers and internal teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• High attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Commitment to accuracy, teamwork, and continuous process improvement.
  
  

Why This Role Is Attractive

• Collaborative and team-oriented environment.
• Opportunity to transition into a permanent role based on performance.
• Excellent opportunity for career growth within credit and finance.
• Work for a company that values integrity, quality, and employee development.
• Competitive compensation and long-term advancement potential.
  
  

If you are an analytical and detail-oriented finance professional looking to build your career in credit and accounts receivable, we encourage you to apply today.

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