Credit Analyst - Richmond, IN

Primex Plastics Corporation is one of the largest custom extruded plastic sheet producers in the country, with eight manufacturing facilities from coast to coast. We are committed to quality, sustainability and innovation, and strive every day to help our customers reach their goals.

We are currently seeking a Credit Analyst for our Corporate Office in Richmond, Indiana. This position, reporting to the Credit Manager, will be responsible for analyzing customer financial conditions and authorizing appropriate customer credit limits. 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 including financial statements
• Provide financial order management support to the Operations and Sales personnel to control credit exposure, effect timely payment, and minimize the risk of customer disputes
• Effectively secure prompt payment from customers while employing commercial sensitivity, business acumen, and good judgment
• Conduct collection calls and customer visits to collect Accounts Receivables
• Negotiate customer disputes to resolution and document root cause
• Provide customer service and develop relationships with internal/external customers and suppliers
• 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 is 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 packages, including a salary commensurate with relevant experience, a car allowance, and an annual Sales Incentive Bonus Opportunity.
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!