Credit Analyst

Primex; New Castle (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Sales incentive bonus

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Primex Plastics Corporation, at our Richmond, Indiana corporate office, seeks a Credit Analyst to evaluate customer financials, authorize credit limits and minimize bad debt risk while supporting order management and collections.

The role reports to the Credit Manager and requires 3–5 years in accounting or credit analysis, a business or finance degree, and strong verbal, written, and negotiation skills. AX experience is helpful; comprehensive benefits are included.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience in accounting, credit analysis or administrative manufacturing support.
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Effective business writing skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word) and basic credit concepts.

Responsibilities

• Assess credit risk and establish credit limits.
• Analyze customer credit information including financial statements.
• Provide financial order management support to Operations and Sales to control credit exposure and minimize risk.
• Secure prompt payment from customers and manage collections as needed.
• Maintain accurate credit files and electronic notes for each account.
• Communicate credit policies to company personnel and train staff on procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Negotiation skills

Attention to detail

Business writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft AX

Excel

Word

Job description

Primex Plastics Corporation is one of the largest custom extruded plastic sheet producers in the country, with eight manufacturing facilities from coast to coast. We are committed to quality, sustainability and innovation, and strive every day to help our customers reach their goals.

We are currently seeking a in house Credit Analyst for our Corporate Office in Richmond, Indiana. This position, reporting to the Credit Manager, will be responsible for analyzing customer financial conditions and authorizing appropriate customer credit limits. The position will seek to minimize bad debt risk while maximizing accounts receivable collections for the organization. The Credit Analyst will regularly assist with order management, reconcile customer statements/billings and communicate Credit Department and Company payment policies. This person will play a key role in the Credit Department and the successful incumbent will need to possess a high degree of Job ownership, focus, confidence, motivation and thoroughness.

Responsibilities

• Assess credit risk and establish credit limits
• Analyze customer credit information including financial statements
• Provide financial order management support to the Operations and Sales personnel to control credit exposure, effect timely payment, and minimize risk of customer disputes
• Effectively secure prompt payment from customers while employing commercial sensitivity, business acumen and good judgment
• Conduct collection calls and customer visits to collect Accounts Receivables
• Negotiate customer disputes to resolution and document root cause
• Provide customer service and develop relationships with internal/external customers and suppliers
• Maintain accurate credit files and electronic collection notes for each customer account
• Market, train, counsel, advise, and communicate credit department policy and procedures to company personnel
• Participate in department projects and take an active role in cross-functional teams to assist in driving quality improvements, processes, and initiatives
• Actively participates and communicates in the team-based work groups that make up the Credit Department
• Participate in process improvement projects and support other management directives as prescribed

3-5 years of work-related experience in accounting, credit analysis or administrative manufacturing support

Bachelor's degree in business, finance or related field, or equivalent experience

Microsoft AX software experience helpful but not required

Strong verbal and written communication and negotiation skills

Effective business writing skills

Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word)

The successful candidate will be a self-starting, motivated individual, who possesses a strong attention to detail and a high degree of job ownership

Primex Plastics Corporation offers competitive compensation and benefits package, including a salary commensurate with relevant experience, a car allowance, and an annual Sales Incentive Bonus Opportunity.

Additionally, we offer a full array of benefit plans with 4 options to choose from, prescription coverage, dental and vision plans, health and dependent care flexible spending accounts, paid vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, company paid life insurance, supplemental life for employee/spouse/dependents, short and long-term disability programs, an educational assistance plan, dependent scholarship program, employee assistance program, 401(k) retirement savings Plan with competitive company match and more!