Job Title: Credit Analyst II
Location: Northbrook, IL
Salary Range: $32 per hour - $42 per hour (dependent on experience)
Benefits:
Location: Northbrook, IL
Salary Range: $32 per hour - $42 per hour (dependent on experience)
Benefits:
- Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
- 401k
Role Overview:
A leading global company, located in Northbrook, IL is seeking a Credit Analyst II to join its high-performing team. This role is critical in managing credit risk across a multibillion-dollar sales portfolio and involves in-depth credit analysis, collaboration with sales and customers, and supporting process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, adapts quickly to shifting priorities, and brings a proactive, analytical mindset to the team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Actively manage delinquent accounts to minimize risk and reduce bad debt exposure.
- Analyze creditworthiness of customers and financial counterparties using applications, credit reports, and financial statements.
- Monitor customer activity and recommend credit limit adjustments as needed.
- Request and maintain customer credit documentation, including parental guarantees.
- Investigate and resolve order holds due to credit concerns in a timely manner.
- Ensure compliance with internal credit processes and procedures.
- Participate in cross-functional initiatives focused on customer service and continuous improvement.
- Serve as the point of contact for credit-related discussions with sales teams and customers.
- Remain on-call (pager/iPad) for one week each month to manage after-hours order releases, particularly during peak seasons.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.
- Minimum 5 years of credit or financial analysis experience.
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs) required.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
- Experience with SAP/S4, Salesforce, and Oracle is preferred (training available for the right candidate).
- Comfortable working under pressure and in a dynamic, rapidly changing environment.
- Highly adaptable with a positive attitude.
- Comfortable taking initiative and questioning the status quo.
- Process-improvement mindset with strong attention to detail.
- Experience in high-volume, seasonal business cycles (spring/fall peaks).
- Strong team player who can manage shifting priorities with grace and efficiency.
Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.
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