Job Description

Jack Links is looking for a Credit Analyst to support our Sales Finance area in our Minong, WI facility. This is not a remote position. In office Monday thru Thursday, work from home on Fridays. The Credit Analyst ensures that all funds owed Jack Link’s Protein Snacks by assigned customers are collected and accounted for properly and accurately according to company procedures as well as complete additional administrative duties as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following:

• Monitor a portfolio of accounts, conducting daily calls to various past due customers, including the collection of funds owed, in a B2B environment
• Reconciliation of payment deductions; process payments, credits and refunds
• Research account variances and provide resolution to billing and misapplied payment issues
• Validation of promotional sales activities
• Process reclamation requests
• Update SAP with payment status
• Prepare weekly reports on account status for the Manager, Credit and Accounts Receivables
• Monitor customer order activities, accounts receivable and payment history on a daily basis to identify risk and ensure adherence to credit terms
• Escalate key issues to Credit Manager, Sales and Leadership of potential credit risks in portfolio to determine next plan of action
• Record retention to support audit controls
• Collaborates and problem solves with key members of the organization’s Finance and Sales teams
• Provide support to internal and external customers
• Maintains confidentiality and uses utmost discretion with matters including but not limited to personal and or financial information in the duties of the position
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as necessary

Qualifications

Required Education:

• Two-year Associate or Technical degree in Accounting, Business Management, Business Administration or related degree or equivalent

Required Experience:

• Two+ years related work experience in an accounting or Accounts Receivable role preferably supporting sales
• Strong attention to detail while working accurately and independently in compliance with company procedures and audit controls
• Demonstrate analytical skills including the ability to perform mathematical calculations related to accounting and reconciliation activities required
• Accurate data entry skills
• Strong listening and communication skills, including the ability to understand and effectively carry out and communicate verbal and written instructions
• Effective communication skills and demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal team members, business stakeholders and externally with customers and brokers
• Ability to demonstrate effective account management, problem solving, presentation, and team member motivational skills
• Ability to apply sound judgement and discretion in performing duties while interpreting company policies with audit controls
• Ability to work a flexible, set schedule, Monday through Friday
• Proficient in internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Preferred:

• Working knowledge of SAP

Additional Information

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant / office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet / slippery floors. Travel may be required.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.

E-VERIFY:
Jack Link’s is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program, please visit: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/employees

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.