Credit Analyst

Primex; Oxford (OH); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Primex Plastics Corporation, located in Richmond, Indiana, is seeking a Credit Analyst to join our Corporate Office. This day shift, in-office role reports to the Credit Manager and focuses on analyzing customer financials and authorizing credit limits while minimizing bad debt.

You will support order management, reconcile statements, communicate credit policies, and work with Operations and Sales to control exposure.

Qualifications

• 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
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word)
• Self-starting, motivated with strong attention to detail and job ownership

Responsibilities

• Assess credit risk and establish credit limits
• Analyze customer credit information which could include financial statements if provided
• Provide financial order management support to Operations and Sales to control credit exposure
• Effectively secure prompt payment from customers while employing business acumen
• Conduct collection calls to collect Accounts Receivables
• Negotiate customer disputes to resolution and document root cause
• Provide customer service and develop relationships with internal/external customers
• Maintain accurate credit files and electronic collection notes
• Market, train, counsel, advise, and communicate credit department policy
• Participate in department projects and cross-functional teams to drive quality improvements
• Actively participates in team-based work groups of Credit Department
• Participate in process improvement projects and support management directives

Skills

Credit analysis

Accounting

Financial statements

Communication

Negotiation

Excel skills

Word

AX software

Attention to detail

Job ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

Equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft AX

Job description

Position located in Richmond, IN. Must be willing to commute to Richmond.

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 Credit Analyst for our Corporate Office in Richmond, Indiana. This position is a day shift, in-office position. 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 which could include financial statements if provided
• 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 to collect Accounts Receivables
• Negotiate customer disputes to resolution and document root cause
• Provide customer service and develop relationships with internal/external customers
• 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 a competitive compensation and benefits package, including a salary commensurate with relevant experience.

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!