Credit and Accounts Receivable Analyst - Fixed Term

Brown-Forman Australia Pty. Ltd.; Colorado; Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and innovative team within a leading spirits company as a Credit and Accounts Receivable Analyst. This fixed-term role offers a unique opportunity to develop your skills in credit analysis and accounts receivable management while working closely with various teams across Europe. You will be responsible for managing customer payment processes, preparing reconciliations, and analyzing customer solvency. With a focus on teamwork and personal growth, this position allows you to thrive in a supportive environment that values bold ideas and ethical decision-making. If you're ready to take the next step in your career, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant experience in credit analysis or accounts receivable.
• Strong proficiency in analytical skills and Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer payment processes and perform cash applications.
• Prepare monthly reconciliations and analyze customer solvency.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Microsoft Excel

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Google Sheets

Job description

Credit and Accounts Receivable Analyst - Fixed Term

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

Total Rewards

At Brown-Forman, we believe in recognizing the bold ideas, ethical decisions, and winning results that make the company’s short- and long-term success possible. This recognition comes in many forms, including your base salary, holiday bonus, and any incentives you may earn.

We create an environment that nurtures and prioritizes continuous learning. At Brown-Forman, you are empowered to take charge of your own development with a variety of customized, award-winning programs available for every step of your career journey.

Role Overview

Serving as CCCA within the Europe GBS structure, the CCCA Analyst is responsible for credit analysis, collection of overdue accounts, payment application, claims, dispute settlement, and analytical activities. The focus is on communicating quantitative and qualitative information clearly, accurately, and promptly, particularly concerning German accounts receivable issues.

This is a 12-month fixed-term contract.

What You Can Expect

1. Manage customer payment remittance processes and infrastructure to streamline information sharing and A/R clearing.
2. Perform daily cash applications, clearings, checks processing, and banking operations.
3. Prepare monthly account reconciliations of the Unapplied Cash Account.
4. Verify transaction compliance with credit policies, procedures, and SOX requirements.
5. Coordinate with Account Managers, Customer Services, and Accounting teams regarding collections and claims deductions for Germany.
6. Contact and chase customers for payments, coordinating closely with the sales team to ensure timely collections.
7. Analyze customer solvency, review credit limits, and assign or adjust limits as necessary.
8. Maintain accounts receivable files and other financial records.
9. Review credit hold orders, address issues, and release orders based on credit policies.
10. Reconcile month-end customer balances.
11. Prepare aging reports, discounts/deductions reports, and month-end credit reports with comments on past due invoices; lead credit committee meetings; perform DSO analysis; recommend provisions for bad debt and write-offs.
12. Review new customer creation requests, collaborating with the GBS Master Data team for data accuracy.
13. Initiate direct debits in electronic banking systems.
14. Support reporting activities for the CCCA EMEA manager.
15. Collaborate with other countries within the Europe structure as part of the Accounts Receivable team.

What You Bring to the Table

• College/University degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent).
• At least 2 years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to work remotely and independently, as well as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (or Google Sheets).
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Fluent in English (professional level).
• Knowledge of other European languages is a plus.

What Makes You Unique

Previous experience in the credit department within the spirits or FMCG industry is preferred.

Who We Are

We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.

What We Offer

Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people and ensure sustainable, profitable growth. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures based on performance and a range of benefits that reflect our values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.