Analyst – Credit and Collections

Company: Wesco International
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Location: Chesterfield
Job Description:

Overview

In this role you will assess credit risk, manage collections for a high-volume portfolio, and maintain accurate credit information. You will collaborate with sales, operations, and finance to review accounts, support complex global setups, and improve cash flow. The position emphasizes data-driven decision making, cross-functional work, and continuous improvement of credit policies. You will help minimize overdue balances while ensuring accurate financial records and reporting.

Pay / Benefits

  • comprehensive benefits
  • opportunity to thrive in a large, global company
  • team-oriented culture rooted in respect and collaboration
  • 20,000+ employees worldwide
  • career development opportunities

Responsibilities

  • Manage new account review, risk assessment, and financial result analysis
  • Maintain risk levels via ongoing portfolio risk reviews across divisions
  • Support complex global account setups with Master Service Agreements and Service Level Agreements
  • Conduct high-volume collections activities via phone, email, and portals
  • Identify root causes of invoice disputes and document detailed reasons
  • Perform customer account reconciliations including unapplied cash, credits, and discounts
  • Evaluate collectability of unearned cash discounts and small invoices; authorize write-offs within authority
  • Obtain credit information to rate creditworthiness for new and existing accounts
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to gather and review documentation and load into contract tracking tools
  • Review credit holds by assessing worthiness and recommend order releases
  • Report Customer Payment Performance to internal/external stakeholders
  • Explore new data sources to inform strategy and share findings with stakeholders
  • Develop and implement credit risk policies and procedures

Key requirements

  • 1 year to 3 years’ experience in accounts receivable, accounting, finance, supply chain, or general business
  • 1 year to 3 years’ experience with commercial credit and collection in a high-volume environment
  • Familiarity with trade credit and third parties (e.g., D&B, Experian, Equifax, NACM, CreditSafe)
  • Strong Excel skills and experience with ERP platforms (Oracle, DAX, AS400)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word)
  • Bachelor’s degree preferred; CICM or similar designation preferred
  • Strong written, oral communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work independently and in a team; detail-oriented with accuracy
  • Willingness to adapt to changing working hours
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Detail-oriented and accuracy-focused
  • Solution-oriented and proactive
  • Excel (high level)
  • ERP platforms (Oracle, DAX, AS400)
  • Credit information sources (D&B, Experian, Equifax, NACM, CreditSafe)

Posted: September 14th, 2026