What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Credit Analyst position at TDK Corporation of America?
T D K Corporation of America
Sr Credit Analyst/Accounting Assistant
Department: Finance and Accounting
Job Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: AR Manager
Amount of Travel Required: None
Job Type: Regular
Positions Supervised: Two
Work Schedule: 8:00 - 5:00
Responsibilities include managing daily cash application and customer inquiries. Responsible for collection of past due accounts receivable. Responsible for providing status reports to Senior Management.
Essential Functions Statement(s)
Review and analyze various accounts receivable reports including aging, unapplied cash, short pay, and open credit request status reports.
Evaluate blocked orders and determine appropriate action: release, recommend credit hold, or negotiate plans of repayment that would optimize risk mitigation.
Identify and manage credit risk by recognizing when additional credit analysis is necessary, raising the request with AR Manager/Controller, and providing appropriate background information. This includes managing account exposure to assigned credit limit and escalating where appropriate.
Conduct daily account reconciliation include working with sales on pricing, system process, freight issues, analyzing and processing offsets, and write-off requests.
Initiate conference calls with sales, customers and other stakeholders including Japan HQ to analyze data and reports to identify problems and resolve service issues. (may require off hours for Japan communications)
Collaborate with sales to prepare and provide management with updates for monthly account reviews with leadership team and escalate for assistance as needed.
Assist with process gap analysis within the Accounts Receivable department.
Conduct daily collection calls to customers and sales representatives. Manage and monitor plans of repayment for delinquent accounts.
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Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
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Communication, Oral - Ability to communicate effectively with others using the spoken word.
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Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
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Customer Oriented - Ability to take care of the customers’ needs while following company procedures.
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Decision Making - Ability to make critical decisions while following company procedures.
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Detail Oriented - Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project or task.
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Ethical - Ability to demonstrate conduct conforming to a set of values and accepted standards.
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Organized - Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
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Problem Solving - Ability to find a solution or enhancements to improve efficiencies or to deal proactively with work-related problems.
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Reliability - The trait of being dependable and trustworthy.
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Tactful - Ability to show consideration for and maintain good relations with others.
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field of study
Experience:
3 plus years of experience in Collections / Larger Volume (75MM ) Accounts Receivables.
Supervisory or management experience required
Computer Skills:
SAP, Excel, Calculation Skills, Word
N (Not Applicable)
Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally)
Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5 hrs/day)
F (Frequently)
Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5 hrs/day)
C (Constantly)
Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5 hrs/day)
Stand
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Walk
N
Sit
F
Manually Manipulate
C
Reach Outward
O
Reach Above Shoulder
N
Climb
N
Crawl
N
Squat or Kneel
N
Bend
N
Grasp
O
10 lbs or less
N
11-20 lbs
N
21-50 lbs
N
51-100 lbs
N
Over 100 lbs
N
12 lbs or less
N
13-25 lbs
N
26-40 lbs
N
41-100 lbs
N
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The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee's ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the company reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the company may deem appropriate.