Credit Analyst

Sigma Alimentos Arizona July 10, 2018 Finance

Position Summary

This person will be knowledgeable of all aspects of the Credit department and have the skill-set to back up the Credit Manager and step into the role as part of our succession planning.

Job Functions

Evaluates creditworthiness of both new and existing customers through financial statement analysis, third party credit reports, and projected volume
Ensures that customers stay within credit limits to limit our exposure, prepare requests for temporary credit extensions
Monitor Payment behavior of Bar-S customers, paying special attention to customers evaluated as "High Risk"
Provide written recommendations based on evaluation of a customer’s credit worthiness as situations arise
Provide written summaries on a customer’s financial position to management when requested
Calculate and manage bad debt by working with the Sales Controller, Sales Accountants, and Branch Administrators
Communicate with our outside Collection Agency and work to eliminate the need for outside collections
Set-up and maintenance of customer master data in JDE/SAP
Coordinate set-up of related party customers with accounting, ensuring proper treatment and Sales Personnel, AR Analysts and DSD Administrators in collection efforts.
Serve as a back-up on the order-hold release process when the AR Supervisor is unable to complete the task due to time constraints.
Assist with any set up of a credit management processes in SAP and work with the Credit Manager in planning for the SAP implementation in the future.

Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or related business field is preferred or comparable work experience in lieu of educational experience
2- 5 years of experience in an AR environment
The ability to spread financials and discern a company’s financial strengths and weaknesses by reviewing its balance sheet and income statement, and statement of cash flows as well as industry credit reports
Some travel may be required
Strong attention to detail
Working knowledge of MS Word, Excel, and Outlook
General knowledge of accounting and credit principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Bi-Lingual candidate in English and Spanish
Manufacturing experience a plus

Physical Requirements

The duties of this position are typically performed in an office setting. The majority of duties are performed while sitting at a desk and requires spending extended hours in front of a computer screen. Communication typically occurs through face-to-face interaction, as well as via email, telephone, and written correspondence. This job position also requires the ability to use other office equipment, such as a copies, scanner, fax machine, etc.

Requires considerable concentration and focus; it is subject to stress caused by a changing environment, tight deadlines, and workload.