Factoring Portfolio Analyst
Posted Sep 14, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 27, 2026
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About your past
How do you talk to a client about a reporting problem without damaging the relationship?
What they are checking: Client handling while holding a control
How do you keep accuracy up when you're reconciling large volumes under time pressure?
What they are checking: Detail discipline at volume, which the posting emphasizes
What would you do
You find a discrepancy between what a client reported and what the documentation shows. What do you do?
What they are checking: Escalation and investigation in a role guarding collateral
What does it mean to manage an account consistent with the account purchase agreement, and what happens when a client wants an exception?
What they are checking: Working inside documented terms rather than accommodating
The role says you work independently with minimal supervision. What do you do when you hit something you're genuinely unsure about?
What they are checking: Independence balanced with knowing when to ask
The posting asks for at least two years in accounts receivable, billing or general accounting with an associate degree, and estimates $59,000 to $77,000 a year. Does that fit?
What they are checking: The stated minimums and pay, confirmed
About the work
This role reviews and reconciles invoice assignment schedules in a factoring portfolio. What do you know about how factoring works?
What they are checking: Whether they understand the product or only accounts receivable generally
Walk me through how you'd review a batch of client invoices for accuracy and compliance.
What they are checking: A real process rather than a description of checking
The posting asks you to alert the relationship manager to unusual trends. What would count as unusual to you?
What they are checking: Pattern recognition rather than task completion
The posting names Excel and mentions Factor Soft or Monarch as a plus. Where are you with each, and how quickly do you pick up new systems?
What they are checking: The stated software requirement, checked
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