Credit Analyst
About GreatAmerica:
GreatAmerica is a national commercial equipment finance company dedicated to helping manufacturers, vendors and dealers be more successful and keep their customers for a lifetime. While GreatAmerica has grown to more than 500 team members, our entrepreneurial spirit remains and endless opportunities lie ahead. We have experienced unparalleled year over year growth since our founding in 1992. GreatAmerica is structured in cross functional teams that allow individuals to make informed decisions that benefit the company and our customers. There is no doubt in our minds we are building the greatest company of its kind, offering the finest products and services available anywhere. When you are part of the GreatAmerica team, you are part of the future, part of an opportunity to grow professionally and to reach your potential while enjoying your work.
About this position:
Do you want to be challenged every day? Credit underwriting is an exciting and challenging career that allows you to analyze businesses across a variety of situations and industries. Based on financial strength, visibility and economic conditions, a credit analyst is empowered to make the decision to extend credit.
Do you want to work in a fast paced environment? Our typical credit analyst will process between 10-15 credit applications each day. Applications can be for auto repair, healthcare, copier, data or communication equipment originated by our vendor partners across the U.S. Our best credit analysts are eager to learn, self-starters, excel at thinking on their feet while making prudent decisions, and are passionate for the mission of GreatAmerica.
Do you want to be part of a team? GreatAmerica is a team-based environment. Your team includes individuals from sales, collections, account support, documentation and credit functions working towards common goals. The team works together to better serve our customers each day and take our business to new heights.
Education, experience and skills required:
The Credit Analyst position requires a bachelor’s degree or minor in accounting, finance, economics, business or related field with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Understanding of finance and financial statements is a plus. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required. You must possess excellent analytical ability, enjoy making individual decisions and have the ability to process information quickly. Demonstrated interpersonal skills are a must as GreatAmerica takes pride in providing an excellent customer experience during every interaction.
Competencies for all GreatAmerica team members: Honesty/Integrity, Customer Oriented, Accountability, Tenacious, Communication Skills (Oral & Written), Adaptability
Competencies for this position: Analytical skills, Communication Skills (Oral & Written), Honesty, Decision Making, Judgment, Problem Solving, Research Skills, Self Confident, Working Under Pressure