What is a senior credit and collections analyst and how to become one

Key steps to become a senior credit and collections analyst

1. Explore senior credit and collections analyst education requirements

   Most common senior credit and collections analyst degrees

   Bachelor's

   64.4 %

   Associate

   21.2 %

   Master's

   8.7 %

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2. Start to develop specific senior credit and collections analyst skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Customer Accounts	6.46%
   Reconciliations	4.90%
   Portfolio	4.77%
   Financial Analysis	4.67%
   Financial Statements	4.36%

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3. Complete relevant senior credit and collections analyst training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New senior credit and collections analysts learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a senior credit and collections analyst based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real senior credit and collections analyst resumes.

4. Research senior credit and collections analyst duties and responsibilities

   • Plan and conduct sensitive HUMINT collection operations with an emphasis on managing and debriefing confidential sources.
   • Gather data necessary for preparing company cash forecasts and DSO calculations.
   • Collaborate with internal departments and management to eliminate problems on large accounts reducing receivables and DSO.
   • Perform collections activities on delinquent loan accounts to include repossessions, foreclosures, bankruptcy proceedings, and disposition of repossess assets.

5. Get senior credit and collections analyst experience

   Generally, it takes 6-12 months to become a senior credit and collections analyst. The most common roles before becoming a senior credit and collections analyst include credit and collections analyst, credit manager team lead and accounts receivable specialist.

6. Prepare your senior credit and collections analyst resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your senior credit and collections analyst resume.

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7. Apply for senior credit and collections analyst jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a senior credit and collections analyst job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams