Credit Analyst

Our Safety Culture :

The safety and health of our employees is this company's most important business consideration. Lakeside Book will provide a safe and secure working environment to support our goal of zero accidents and injuries.

Lakeside Book commits to being good stewards of the environment by conducting environmentally responsible business practices while continuing to be good neighbors and partners in the communities in which we live and work.

We welcome our veterans to apply!

We are seeking a Credit Analyst to work a hybrid schedule at our Warrenville, IL location. The Credit Analyst will be responsible for evaluating the creditworthiness of current and potential customers, managing credit limits and exposures, and supporting timely collections. This role will monitor accounts, analyze financial data, and collaborate with internal teams to ensure credit policies are applied effectively.

What You'll Do

• Credit Risk Evaluation : Assess and monitor the financial stability of new and existing customers through account setup, credit checks, scoring applications, and payment history to recommend credit approvals and limits.
• Financial Statement Analysis : Review financial statements to evaluate creditworthiness and support credit decisions.
• Manage Customer Exposure : Review job holds and order releases; ensure credit limits are accurate and resolve discrepancies.
• Collections and Account Management : Monitor outstanding receivables, coordinate with customers to ensure timely payment, and resolve disputes with internal partners as needed.
• Communication and Reporting : Maintain clear communication with internal and external customers; provide management with regular updates on account status, overdue balances, and credit risks.
• Documentation and Record Keeping : Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of credit applications, financial analysis, collection activities, and customer communications.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration : Partner with sales, billing, customer service, and management to ensure credit policies are followed and align with business objectives.
• Project Participation : Participate in management-directed projects, as needed.

What You Bring

Physical Requirements

This position primarily operates in an office environment (on-site or remote) and routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and printers. The role requires prolonged periods of sitting, as well as occasional walking, standing, or light lifting (up to 10 pounds). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What we offer you :

About Us :

Lakeside Book Company loves books! To us, every book matters. Every word. Every page. Every hand that helped build it. Our history has shown that we are leaders and innovators. We have a team-winning culture, where all of our people have a voice. While we are old in years, we are new at heart. Come join our mission to keep the world reading.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Lakeside Book Company is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process or perform essential job functions please contact talent@lakesidebook.com.