The Credit Analyst for the Eastern Business Unit (EBU) provides primary support to the Credit Manager in all aspects of credit administration and day-to-day operations of the division credit department.

The employee's primary duty must be the performance of office or non-manual work directly related to the management or general business operations of Helena or Helena's customers. This also includes the exercise of discretion and independent judgement with respect to matters of significance.

This position is onsite at our Eastern Business Unit office in Columbia, South Carolina.

• College graduates are encouraged to apply!

What your day may look like

• Reviews credit requests submitted by branches for adequate support and documentation and and establishes credit lines within the level of authority set by company policy ($1-$25,000). Follows up for supplemental information where needed.
• Communicates with financial institutions and other creditors to obtain credit experience on new or existing customers.
• Assists Credit Manager or Assistant Credit Manager in monitoring payment activity and delinquent accounts and initiating appropriate collection measures, subject to the Credit Manager's direction.
• Maintains credit files for all customers in conformity with company credit file documentation guidelines and assists Credit Manager in periodic reviews and updating of these credit files.
• Responds to inquiries from competitors, credit bureaus and financial institutions for credit experience on mutual customers.
• Other administrative duties as assigned by leader.
• Reliable and regular attendance is expected.

Education and experience needed for this position

Candidates must meet one of the following education and/or experience requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.
• Combined/equivalent of 5 years advanced education and related experience.
• 7 years of work related experience.

Other skills that will help you succeed

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Written and verbal communications skills.
• Decision making skills.
• Analytical skills.
• NACM, CBA or BBF designations preferred.

Your work environment and the physical aspects of the job

The work environment for this position is that of a typical office environment where the noise level is mostly quiet. This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand and sit. You may be occasionally required to lift or move up to 10 pounds.

Helena's commitment to diversity and inclusion

At Helena, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all our employees feel safe, valued and have the opportunity to succeed. We embrace different backgrounds and human experiences because our customers are also diverse. When we all show deep appreciation for each other and our customers it builds trust that strengthens Helena and keeps us competitive.

Helena supports individuals with disabilities and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform job responsibilities.

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Helena is an equal opportunity employer.