Credit Analyst

Company Overview

Livestock Nutrition Center specializes in blending customized rations, supplements and premixes to meet the specific nutritional needs of Livestock Producer's operations. We understand that management, performance objectives and feeding practices can be vastly different between operations, and that these differences dictate specific nutritional or formulation requirements. Our experienced sales staff and nutritionist will work with the Producer to design a feeding program that is specific to their operation.

Mission Statement

Our Mission is to add value to the suppliers and end users in the feed ingredient supply chain through distribution, processing and service.

Guiding Principle

Our focus is to provide customized feeding programs, nutritional products, and expert service to livestock producers that promote their long-term success and profitability.

• Research and examine credit risks and assess credit history to establish creditworthiness of new customers
• Assist with the periodic review of existing customer account credit limits
• Make recommendations for credit line adjustments by evaluating customer credit activity and payment history
• Ensure proper customer account maintenance and adherence to credit limits and credit policy
• Establish and maintain effective work relationships with new and existing clients through a high degree of professionalism and excellent interpersonal/communication skills
• Prepare and disseminate internal A/R reports to sales team and management
• Review accounts receivable aging and collection reports for accounts with past due balances
• Evaluate customer payment receipts and attempts to collect delinquent accounts
• Make collections calls, write collection letters and work with attorneys and collection agencies to resolve delinquent accounts to minimize company bad debt
• Communicate status of high-risk accounts and collection efforts to the sales team and management
• Solve complex problems and identify multiple courses of action to solve those problems
• Maintain up to date knowledge of ag industry, economy, market conditions, and competition
• Consistently analyze current processes and make recommendations for process improvements
• Lead and/or participate in special projects as requested
• Other tasks assigned from time to time by management 

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in Finance, Accounting, and/or Business Administration
• 5 years' experience in credit, preferably unsecured credit
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality of data
• Ability to create and maintain solid working relationships
• Ability to work independently and is self-motivated
• Capable of managing multiple complex tasks simultaneously and prioritize appropriately
• Ability to analyze financials statements and interpret the risk associated with them
• Strong analytical skills, including ability to draw conclusions from data and support recommendations
• Ability to think critically, solve problems, make decisions and build trust across the organization
• A working understanding of US Bankruptcy laws and procedures
• Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and a high level of computer skills to analyze data using spreadsheets

• All full-time employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package