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.

Requisition

Whirlpool is currently seeking qualified candidates for a Specialist, Finance Operations.

This position does not offer remote or alternative work arrangements. It is located at Whirlpool’s Global Headquarters in Southwest Michigan and requires presence in office 5 days per week.

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  role will be responsible for accounts payable or accounts receivable.

Accounts Payable is responsible for managing the procure-to-pay process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of reporting and controls involving finance processes to ensure operational excellence. This includes supporting accurate application of vendor credits and payments, performing deep root-cause analysis of any payment issues, preparing reports, problem resolution, and driving continuous improvement through process enhancements, identifying and reconciling disputed amounts, and initiating debit or credit memos for discrepancy resolution.

The position interfaces with external vendors and internal procurement, logistics, and finance teams to optimize cash flow and maintain a healthy supply chain.

Accounts Receivable is responsible for managing the order-to-cash process consisting of credit, collection, debit management, and customer relations for a portfolio of accounts. This includes identifying and reconciling disputed amounts, problem resolution, initiating debit and credit memos for discrepancy resolution, providing project leadership to improve departmental cash flow. The position interfaces with trade customers, sales, logistics, and order entry and deployment functions to develop plans and processes to ensure relationships optimize sales and cash flow.

This entry-level position within Whirlpool’s Business Unit Services provides career opportunities for upward mobility.

• Manage accounts, monitor credit worthiness of trade partners, and support processes
• Support order approval guidelines
• Apply root-cause analysis of credit/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 (experience may include internships, co-ops, or academics)

• Ability to identify and implement process improvements, prepare and analyze data to provide meaningful recommendations to leadership.
• Excellent computer skills on a wide range of applications such as Excel, Word, Power Point, SAP, Google.
• 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 communicator, possess good analytical and problem solving skills, act independently and negotiate win-win solutions with a wide range of customers and internal Whirlpool process partners.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and presentation skills.

• Generous benefits package, Whirlpool employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more.
• Always On Flexibility
  - You will have the autonomy to manage personal, family, and outside-of-work commitments as needed.
• Two-Week Work from Anywhere
  - Minimum of one-week increments for a total of two weeks per year.
• Sabbatical
  - Four weeks paid leave after every five years of service.

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.