Specialist, Finance Operations

About Whirlpool Corporation

Whirlpool Corporation (NYSE: WHR) is a leading home appliance company, in constant pursuit of improving life  the only major U.S.

-based manufacturer of kitchen and laundry appliances, the company is driving meaningful innovation to meet the evolving needs of consumers through its iconic brand portfolio, including Whirlpool, Kitchen Aid, Jenn Air, Maytag, Amana, Brastemp, Consul, and In Sink Erator . In 2024, the company reported approximately $17 billion in annual sales – close to 90% of which were in the Americas – 44,000 employees, and 40 manufacturing and technology research centers.

The position is a Specialist, Finance Operations. The role is located at Whirlpool’s Global Headquarters in Southwest Michigan and requires in‑office presence 5 days per week. The business unit services specialist will foster relationships with trade partners supporting Whirlpool’s vision to be the best kitchen and laundry company, in constant pursuit of improving life  position will handle both Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.

• Manage accounts, monitor credit worthiness of trade partners, and support related processes.
• Support order approval guidelines.
• Apply root‑cause analysis of credit and payment issues.
• Prepare and report results of analysis.
• Manage reporting and controls involving Finance processes.
• Support payment and approval guidelines.
• Perform risk management on critical past‑due situations.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration.
• 1+ years of accounting experience (internships, co‑ops or academic projects qualify).

• Ability to identify and implement process improvements and to analyze data to provide meaningful recommendations to leadership.
• Excellent computer skills on a wide range of applications such as Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP, and Google Workspace.
• Experience in order management, credit, and collections with emphasis on internal routines such as cash application, claims, accounting, letters of credit, bankruptcy and the Uniform Commercial Code, and an understanding of the Sales and Logistics (Reverse Logistics) areas.
• Experience in supplier management and invoice processing with emphasis on internal routines.
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem‑solving skills; ability to act independently and negotiate win‑win solutions with a wide range of customers and internal Whirlpool process partners.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational and presentation skills.

Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness and educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more! Saint Joseph/Benton Harbor locations:
Beautiful, recently renovated office space, free coffee, biking and walking trails, and access to The Eddy – Early Childhood Center (availability and additional costs apply).

Whirlpool Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibits any discrimination on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, pregnancy, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable law.