Credit & Collections Analyst

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At Graphic Packaging International, we produce the paper cup that held your coffee this morning, the basket that transported those bottles of craft beer you enjoyed last weekend, and the microwave tray that heated your gourmet meal last night. We’re one of the largest manufacturers of paperboard and paper-based packaging for some of the world’s most recognized brands of food, beverage, foodservice, household, personal care and pet products. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, we are collaborative, diverse, innovative individuals who create inspired packaging while giving back to our communities.

With over 25,000 employees working in more than 130 locations worldwide, we strive to be environmentally responsible in our industry and in the communities where we operate. We are committed to workplace diversity and offer compensation and benefits programs that are among the industry’s best to reward the talented people who make our company successful.

If this sounds like something you would like to be a part of, we’d love to hear from you.

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Position Scope

The mission of the Credit Analyst is ensuring that customer credit risk is properly evaluated and monitored to optimize working capital and profitability for a specific customer portfolio. He / she works with the Credit Team and business management leveraging customer credit information to promote Company revenue / earnings growth. Responsibilities will focus on the evaluation / management of risk, monitoring customer payment performance and engagement with internal / customer contacts to proactively identify & resolve issues that impede performance.

Position Responsibilities

Lead coordinated collection effort with Sales & Customer Service to manage exposure for an assigned portfolioWork with the Credit Team and business management to complete & document account assessments / reviews within established guidelinesEstablish appropriate credit limits; managing credit holds & order releases as appropriateSystematic review of the account base assigned to determine reasons for non / slow paymentProfile customers to ensure our billing process is consistent with their payment processMake Customer calls to proactively assist in paying invoices as necessaryEscalate potential customer issues in a timely mannerMaintain the integrity of Customer master dataLead periodic reporting for payment discrepancies to facilitate resolution and accounting treatmentLead periodic reporting to business management of key performance indicators, trends & underlying causes

Required

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS

Bachelor Degree3-5 years professional experience, including exposure to the Order to Cash cycleDemonstrated understanding of credit risk, collections, customer disputes & working capital managementMust be creative, resourceful, organized & able to work well independently & as part of a teamStrong Customer focus / relationship building mentalitySuperior written & verbal communication skillsAdvanced proficiency in MS Office, primarily ExcelStrong analytical skills & desire to identify / implement process improvementsAbility to coordinate / influence action from others to achieve business objectivesWork involves confidential & sensitive information. Discretion is essential

Preferred / Plus

Manufacturing sector experience Experience with SAP or similar ERP systemExperience with TM1, Hyperion, QlikView or similar reporting toolsAdvanced Degree in Accounting, Finance or related disciplineAchievement or pursuit of relevant professional certifications such as CPA, CMA…

Note: This position will not have any direct reports & supervisory experience is not a requirement

Salary Min: $52,500.00

Salary Mid: $69,930.00

Salary Max: $87,465.00

Graphic Packaging is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be evaluated on the basis of their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decision on an employee's or applicant's race, color, religion, age, gender or sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic identity, genetic information, disability, veteran/military status or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Click here to view the Poster, EEO is the Law.