Credit Analyst

at  Fountain Tire

Overview:
Fountain Tire is looking for an experienced Credit Analyst to join the Credit team in our South Edmonton Corporate Office. This will be a term contract expected to end 12 months upon start with a possible extension.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of a CCP designation (preferred); Post-Secondary courses in Accounting/Business minimum 3 years’ experience in the credit industry; a combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Working knowledge of accounts receivables, credit and collections.
• Knowledge of Garage man’s lien rights and requirements is imperative.
• Advanced skills in a computerized environment, including proficiency with MS word & excel.
• Attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external customers; includes excellent communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills as well as a “do it right the first time” approach.
• Strong organizational and time management skills in order to effectively manage multiple priorities and competing demands within tight deadlines.
• Ability to work within a team environment as well as individually.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Initiative in recognizing opportunities for improvement and efficiency
  Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to apply on-line.

• Process credit applications and analyzing results of searches for new accounts and for existing accounts requiring increased credit limits Assist with collecting accounts receivables for new store acquisitions
• Assist with collecting accounts receivables for new store acquisitions.
• Maintain records of liens.
• Discharge garage man’s liens.
• Register garage man’s liens, verifying lien registration and reporting on pending expiration of liens.
• Record and code payments from 3rd. party collectors.
• Create and format FTP, Stores (by Region), Employee and CFA Aged Trial Balance ensuring the balances tie to published Financial Statements, with release on the 3rd business day of the month.
• Print and format Aged Trial balances and release to Credit Reporting Agencies within first 5 business days of each month.
• Print and format reports for Credit Associates use on first day of each week.
• Complete and file proof of claim documents for bankruptcies, receiverships and CCAA (bankruptcy protection).
• Assist with Store Manager training and coaching activities.
• Assign accounts to 3rd party collection agencies providing appropriate documentation to support.
• Effective communication with FTP team, legal counsel, senior management and external counterparties on credit issues. Document and maintain task processes.
• Contribute to continual streamlining and enhancement of internal credit processes.