Accounts Receivables 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. Whirlpool employs 44,000 people and operates 40 manufacturing and technology research centers.

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Accounts Receivable Specialist will foster relationships with trade customers supporting Whirlpool’s vision to be the best kitchen and laundry company. This position is responsible for managing the order‑to‑cash process consisting of credit, collection, debit management and customer relations for a portfolio of accounts.

The role includes collecting trade customer accounts receivable payments, taking action on past due balances, identifying and reconciling disputed amounts, resolving problems, initiating debit and credit memos for discrepancy resolution, and leading projects to improve departmental cash flow. You will interface with trade customers, sales, logistics, and order entry and deployment functions to develop plans and processes that optimize relationships and cash flow.

This entry‑level position offers career opportunities for upward mobility.

Location:

Whirlpool’s Global Headquarters in Southwest Michigan; the position requires in‑office presence 5 days per week.

• Manage accounts receivable and monitor credit worthiness of trade customers
• Support order approval guidelines
• Manage accounts within credit lines
• 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 experience count)

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

• Generous benefits package, employee discount, fitness & educational reimbursement programs, kitchenettes, and more
• Always On Flexibility – autonomy to manage personal and family commitments
• 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’s Ways of Working:

Entry level

Full‑time

Other

Manufacturing

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