Credit Analyst

Robert Half • Addison, IL • 6h ago

Description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Credit Analyst to join a wholesale distribution organization in Addison, Illinois. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who can balance sound credit judgment with strong customer communication across a diverse account base. In this role, you will evaluate customer risk, support order flow, and partner with internal teams to address credit-related concerns while maintaining a high level of responsiveness.

Responsibilities:

Oversee a broad group of customer accounts ranging from large national businesses to smaller independent companies, ensuring appropriate credit oversight across the portfolio.

Review financial information, trade references, credit bureau data, and insurance guidance to determine suitable credit exposure and establish account limits.

Conduct collection outreach on overdue balances of all sizes and follow through consistently to support timely payment resolution.

Authorize or withhold order release decisions by assessing account status and outstanding credit concerns.

Coordinate with sales and customer service teams when account issues require visibility, support, or escalation.

Participate in regional discussions with sales partners to explain account risk, payment trends, and customer-specific credit matters.

Prepare and share weekly activity updates for leadership, including collection efforts, account status changes, and progress against priorities.

The hourly pay range for this position is $31.25 to $36.58/hour. Benefits available to contract/temporary professionals, include medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. Our specialized recruiting professionals apply their expertise and utilize our proprietary AI to find you great job matches faster.

Requirements - Experience in credit analysis and collections, preferably within a distribution, wholesale, or business-to-business environment.

Ability to interpret financial statements and use credit references, commercial reporting tools, and related data to make informed decisions.

Strong communication skills with the confidence to discuss sensitive account matters with customers and internal stakeholders.

Proven ability to manage a high-volume account portfolio while staying organized and meeting deadlines.

Sound judgment in evaluating risk, setting credit parameters, and making order hold or release recommendations.

Proficiency with reporting and tracking follow-up activity, including the ability to provide clear weekly updates.

Comfortable collaborating cross-functionally with sales, customer service, and management on credit-related issues.

Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.

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