Credit Analyst

Petro 49, Inc. is a Government Contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.

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Petro 49, Inc. participates in e-verify.

Job Posting

General Information

Job Title: Credit Analyst

Contact: Wendy Rogers, 907.224.3190

Date Posted: 04/15/2025

Date Closed: 05/31/2025

Location: Petro Marine Services - Seward

Compensation and Hours

Minimum Salary: 28/Hour

Maximum Salary: 30/Hour

Type of Job: Full Time

Hours per Week: 40

Benefits: Health/Dental/Vision/401K

Anticipated Job Duration: Year Round

Job Description

PLEASE NOTE: OUR PREFERENCE IS TO FILL THIS POSITION IN SEWARD, ALASKA.

REPORTS TO: Accounts Receivable Accounting Manager

STATUS: This is a full-time non-exempt position

SUMMARY: This position will review and approve credit applications, monitor and enforce credit and collection policies, and oversee collections of AR. It will work to ensure that customers pay on time while resolving any issues that arise with past due payments.

STAFF: None

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direction of the AR Accounting Manager, enforce company credit and collection policies and procedures to maintain clear and consistent credit and collection requirements. Communicate these policies to the plants and staff and take steps to ensure procedures are followed.

Perform collection efforts through communication with customers and plant personnel on past due accounts via phone, written correspondence, and direct contact. Properly document all collection efforts.

Monitor past due accounts and make decisions pertaining to actions to be taken on delinquent accounts in cooperation with plant personnel and the Accounting Manager.

Produce a bi-weekly aging report for executive management that summarizes past-due accounts based on a threshold set by the Accounting Manager with descriptions of collection efforts made by the plants and Credit Analyst.

Monitor trends in customer accounts to identify potential risk factors such as missed payments, NSF checks, or bankruptcies.

Prepare a list of accounts that are determined to be uncollectable and assist with the creation of a Bad debt write off for review and approval quarterly. Send uncollectable accounts to collections or lawyers for further processing.

Work with court officials and attorneys to file the proper liens or other documentation on past due accounts.

Process all personal and commercial credit applications and approve credit up to $5,000. Once approved, set up new accounts with appropriate limits and status based on credit-worthiness.

Recommend ways to improve collections processes to management and methods to standardize collection processes throughout the company.

Other duties as assigned by the Controller or Accounting Managers.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

The position requires an understanding of Microsoft Suite of products including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

Must work effectively under time constraints to comply with reporting requirements.

Must have excellent communication skills and be effective in oral and written communication.

The ability to work independently with minimal oversight to complete assigned duties by target deadlines.

QUALIFICATIONS

An associate or bachelor’s degree and/or three years’ experience in an accounting, finance, or credit management field preferred.

Will develop the right candidate with on-the-job experience.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical regulatory compliance documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from employees, customers, or regulatory agencies. Ability to write and effectively communicate utilizing e-mail. Ability to communicate effectively with all employees and facilitate problem resolutions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Individual may need to sit or stand as needed. May require walking primarily on a level surface for periodic periods throughout the day. Reaching above shoulder heights, below the waist or lifting as required to move hardware. Proper lifting techniques required. Must be able to occasionally lift 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

For the most part, exposure is ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment as found in a typical office environment.

Petro 49, Inc. is a Federal Contractor and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Petro 49, Inc. promotes a smoke-free workplace and as such, limits smoking at all facilities and is a drug-free workplace.

Required Job Qualifications

Have you ever been convicted of a felony?