Credit & Collections Analyst

Creating Peace of Mind by Pioneering Safety and Security

At Allegion, we help keep the people you know and love safe and secure where they live, work and visit. With more than 30 brands, 12,000+ employees globally and products sold in 130 countries, we specialize in security around the doorway and beyond. Additionally, in 2024 we were awarded the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award, which recognizes the most engaged workplace cultures in the world.

Credit & Collections Analyst-US Remote

At Allegion, we recognize that great talent and breakthrough ideas can come from anywhere. That's why this position offers a flexible remote work arrangement, with occasional on-site visits as needed based on the role. Whether you're working remotely or collaborating in person, we're committed to providing the tools, support, and dynamic environment you need to succeed. At Allegion, your career thrives where innovation meets flexibility, empowering you to achieve your goals while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. While this is the current structure and we currently have no plans to change, we reserve the right to make changes to the remote schedule as needed at the company's discretion.

Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to be employed in the United States. The company does not intend to provide sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H-1B, TN, etc.) for this employment position.

Job Summary

The successful candidate will take ownership in managing an accounts receivable portfolio of diversified customers. It is essential to build effective customer relationships and collaborate with internal and external business partners to maximize collections. This individual must be able to work in a fast-paced environment where the ability to prioritize is key and teamwork is a must. This individual must embrace change and be willing to work as a change agent to continually improve the credit and collections process. Must evaluate and make credit decisions on customer orders based on account performance and other credit related data. This position may be required to perform credit reviews on existing customers and be able to spread and analyze financial statements and work with trade credit reports. Knowledge of risk mitigation tools such as forms of collateral and the bond and lien process are a plus. Other responsibilities include dispute management, research, resolution of unapplied cash and open credits and the preparation of month end reports. This candidate must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and express themselves in a professional manner.

What You Will Do

Must be able to prioritize work to achieve or exceed stated collection metrics.

Responsible for using available collection software tools to assist in executing effective strategies and initiatives to achieve continuous receivable delinquency improvement that contributes to a lower DSO.

Ensures timely and accurate responses to customer inquiries, questions, documentation issues, billing errors, payment application errors, disputes, program changes, new sale requests and opportunities.

Proactively contact customers concerning collections of past due receivables.

Provide phone support by handling incoming calls from sales offices and customers on a variety of items.

Responsible for developing and maintaining business relationships with customers (contractors and owners) and Sales Office personnel.

Monitors assigned portfolio to mitigate loss exposure by ensuring each assigned customer is in full compliance with their approved program. Recommends changes to the existing program where warranted; exceptions are corrected and / or brought to the attention of Management. Prepares and recommends over line approval requests.

Responsible for account reconciliation and identifying and tagging disputed items within assigned portfolio. Tracking and ensuring timely clearing of these disputed items is required.

Initiates and maintains follow-up to ensure all operating and action conditions placed on approved credit files are completed within established time frames.

Compiles all information necessary to comply with and complete reporting in a timely and efficient manner.

Follows up on legal documentation required for a given customer account.

Manage risk management for accounts & projects within a given level of authority once training is completed.

Complete waivers of lien as required to obtain payment from customer.

Running Credit reports and calling for credit references as needed.

Maintains open communication and good working relationships with Manager and fellow teammates to ensure fulfillment of the Credit goals and objectives.

As required, perform all other related functions & projects as assigned.

Make decisions to hold & release orders based on credit line exposures and risk determination.

Create workout plans for financially distressed customers that mitigate loss exposure to Allegion.

What You Need to Succeed

BS / BA in Finance, Accounting, or other Business degree preferred. Equivalent work experience would be a possible alternative.

2 - 5 years of related experience required.

Must possess excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to interact and build relationships with team personnel, sales representatives, commercial offices, plants, and customers.

Must exhibit a solid professional business image with a team player attitude.

Ability to negotiate and effectively communicate judgment decisions required.

Excellent written and oral communication skills required.

Related work experiences with risk analysis and receivable collection a plus.

Must be detail oriented and organized.

PC literacy required.

Strong customer service and general office experience preferred.

Why Work for Us?

Allegion is a great place to grow your career if :

You're seeking a rewarding opportunity that allows you to truly help others. With thousands of employees and customers around the world, there's plenty of room to make an impact. As our values state, "this is your business, run with it".

You're looking for a company that will invest in your professional development. As we grow, we want you to grow with us.

You want a culture that promotes work-life balance. Our employees enjoy generous paid time off, because at Allegion we recognize that you have a full life outside of work!

You want to work for an award-winning company that invests in its people. Allegion is proud to be a recipient of the Gallup Exceptional Workplace Award for the second year in a row, recognizing our commitment to employee engagement, strengths-based development, and unlocking human potential.

What You'll Get from Us

Health, dental and vision insurance coverage, helping you "be safe, be healthy"?

Unlimited Paid Time Off

A commitment to your future with a 401K plan, which currently offers a 6% company match and no vesting period

Health Savings Accounts Tax-advantaged savings account used for healthcare expenses

Flexible Spending Accounts Tax-advantaged spending accounts for healthcare and / or dependent daycare expenses

Disability Insurance Short-Term and Long-Term coverage, paid for by Allegion, provides income replacement for illness or injury

Life Insurance Term life coverage with the option to purchase supplemental coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Voluntary Wellness Program Simply complete wellness activities and earn up to $2,000 in rewards

Employee Discounts through Perks at Work

Community involvement and opportunities to give back so you can "serve others, not yourself"

Opportunities to leverage your unique strengths through CliftonStrengths assessment & coaching

Compensation

This range is provided by Allegion. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience.

The expected Total Compensation Range : $67,900 to $120,100. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Apply Today!

Join our team of experts today and help us make tomorrow's world a safer place! Not sure if your experience perfectly aligns with the role? Studies have shown that some people are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification and every single preferred qualification of a job posting. At Allegion, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every item in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this role.

We Celebrate Who We Are! Allegion is committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace. Together, we embrace all differences and similarities among colleagues, as well as the differences and similarities within the relationships that we foster with customers, suppliers and the communities where we live and work. Whatever your background, experience, race,