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Credit and Collections Analyst in Chicago, IL

Credit and Collections Analyst job description

Credit and collections analyst positions can be entry-level, although many firms seek up to several years of experience. Candidates should have excellent customer service, negotiation, communication and analytics skills. A bachelor’s or associate degree in accounting or a related area is preferred but not always required.

Typical credit/collections analyst duties:

Creating and maintaining credit history filesAnalyzing and assessing the creditworthiness of accounts and clients using external credit risk management tools and reportsManaging the collection efforts and calls for accounts receivable portfolioDocumenting daily collections activityResearching account disputes and billing discrepanciesPerforming account and payment reconciliationsResponding to credit inquiries from external and internal clientsIdentifying delinquent accounts requiring external collection effortsIdentifying bad debt or financial exposure

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Salary for Credit and Collections Analyst in Chicago, IL

73438 - 95938

Low
73438
The candidate is new to the role or has limited experience and is still developing core skills.
Mid
85000
The candidate has moderate experience in the role or one similar, meets most requirements and may hold transferable skills or relevant certifications.
High
95938
The candidate has extensive experience in the role, demonstrates advanced skills and often brings specialized certifications or industry experience.

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