Credit Analyst – Richmond, IN

Primex Plastics Corporation; Richmond, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Health insurance

Paid vacation and sick time

11 paid holidays

Life insurance (company paid)

Job summary

Primex Plastics Corporation is seeking a Credit Analyst to minimize bad debt risk while maximizing collections. The role involves helping with order management, reconciling customer statements, and enforcing company payment policies.

The ideal candidate will possess ownership, focus, motivation, and thoroughness in a team-driven Credit Department. Responsibilities include assessing credit risk, analyzing customer information, and driving timely payments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field.
• 3–5 years of work-related experience in accounting, credit analysis or administrative manufacturing support.
• Strong verbal and written communication and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word) and AX software is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assess credit risk and establish credit limits.
• Analyze customer credit information which could include financial statements.
• Provide financial order management support to Operations and Sales personnel to control credit exposure.
• Secure prompt payment from customers while minimizing risk and disputes.
• Conduct collection calls to collect Accounts Receivable.

Skills

Credit analysis

Financial statements

Accounts receivable

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

Tools

Microsoft AX

Excel

Word

Job description

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

Minimum Requirements

• 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.
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!