The Credit Analyst supports the firm and Credit & Collections Manager by conducting risk assessments, credit evaluations for new client engagements, and monitoring performance related to collections. Responsibilities: • Assist in designing policies that require credit analysis for new matters to minimize risk. • Partner with the Accounting, Client Engagement, and Collections teams to investigate credit exposure and evaluate credit for new/ongoing client matters. • Research and assess the creditworthiness of clients. • Approve the opening of new matters daily, identifying those requiring further analysis. • Collaborate with Attorneys, Department chairs, General Counsel, and Credit/Collections manager on risk assessment and evaluation of active client matters. • Conduct ongoing reviews of receivables and work-in-progress (WIP) relative to established budgets. • Develop and/or review data models for risk analysis and provide suggestions and feedback to improve processes based on analysis Qualifying Experience: • Bachelor’s Degree preferred. • Minimum of 2-4 years of accounting and/or finance experience. Prior experience with credit evaluation or analysis a plus. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite(Excel, Word, and Outlook). Experienced Excel user including extensive spreadsheet development and data analysis preferred. • Experience with accounting/billing software and the ability to learn multiple law firm applications
