A credit assistant is a person employed by an organization to provide support services to credit managers, credit analysts and other members of the credit department. This position is often entry level.[1] Job responsibilities may include:
- Collections
- Gathering credit reports, financial histories and other data for credit analysts
- Verifying credit reference information
- Customer service[2]
Education and background
editCredit assistants often hold associate degrees and/or have experience as collectors or accounts receivables clerks.[2]
Employment
editThe average salary for credit assistants in the United States is $36,216.[3]
Professional organizations
editCredit assistants in the United States can obtain memberships, continuing education and certification through NACM. Certification levels include Credit Business Associate, Certified Credit and Risk Analyst, Credit Business Fellow, Certified Credit Executive, Certified International Credit Professional and International Certified Credit Executive.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Credit Assistant vs. Credit Analyst". Retrieved 2016-07-13.
- ^ a b "Careers in Credit - NACM North Central". www.nacmnc.org. Retrieved 2017-11-28.
- ^ Institute, ERI Economic Research. "ERI | Salary Expert - Credit Assistant Salary in United States". ERI | Salary Expert. Retrieved 2016-07-13.
- ^ NACM. "The National Association of Credit Management: Certification Programs". nacm.org. Retrieved 2016-07-13.