Credit Analyst
Credit Analyst
Calgary, AB
$65,000 - $75,000 annually
About Us
STRIVE is a specialist recruitment firm offering proactive recruitment solutions in the areas of Accounting & Finance, Corporate Administration, Manufacturing Operations, and Technology. STRIVE supports various clients from small to medium-sized enterprises to Fortune 500 organizations for their permanent, contract, and temporary recruitment needs.
The Role
Our client, a well-established organization within the industrial equipment and manufacturing industry, is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Credit Analyst to join their growing team in Calgary. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and can confidently manage multiple priorities across credit, collections, customer service, and cross-functional support.
This position plays a key role in supporting the Credit and Treasury functions by managing collections, account reconciliations, customer disputes, cash applications, and account administration. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, financially minded, and someone who can wear multiple hats efficiently.
Advantages
- Salary: $65,000 – $75,000 annually
- Vacation: 2 weeks to start
- Benefits: Available after 30 days of employment
- Growth: Strong long-term career growth opportunities within the organization
- Environment: Collaborative team with strong mentorship and learning opportunities
- Schedule: In-office to start, with potential for hybrid flexibility over time
- Location: Calgary, AB
Responsibilities
Credit & Collections Management
- Manage collections for customer accounts, including strategic accounts and overdue balances
- Contact customers regarding short payments, missing remittances, and outstanding balances
- Resolve payment disputes and work closely with internal teams on more complex account issues
- Provide invoice copies, account statements, and customer account support as needed
Account Administration & Reconciliations
- Reconcile customer accounts and investigate discrepancies
- Set up new customer accounts and manage account maintenance including blocking and unblocking accounts
- Monitor credit inboxes, respond to customer inquiries, and support credit-related requests
- Maintain accurate records and ensure account information remains up to date
Treasury & Payment Processing
- Process credit card payments and assist with cash applications
- Support daily electronic bank statement uploads and payment postings within SAP
- Assist with ACH and wire payment applications
- Support treasury administration and related reporting functions
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Work closely with Sales Operations, Customer Service, and Order Entry teams to ensure smooth account management
- Assist with departmental projects including audits, account research, and administrative support
- Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, vendors, and internal stakeholders
Requirements
- Minimum 2+ years of experience in Credit, Collections, Finance, or a similar analytical role
- Strong multitasking abilities with the ability to manage multiple priorities across departments (must-have)
- Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently while wearing multiple hats (must-have)
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset (must-have)
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, reporting)
- Experience working with SAP is strongly preferred
- Strong financial acumen and understanding of account reconciliations and collections processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to build strong working relationships with customers and internal teams
- Bilingual skills are considered an asset
- Experience within industrial, manufacturing, or competitor environments is considered a strong asset
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