Accounts Receivable Credit Specialist

About Us:

Barry-Wehmiller is a diversified global supplier of engineering consulting and manufacturing technology for the packaging, corrugating, sheeting and paper-converting industries. By blending people-centric leadership with disciplined operational strategies and purpose-driven growth, Barry-Wehmiller has become a $3 billion organization with nearly 12,000 team members united by a common belief: to use the power of business to build a better world.

The AR Credit Specialist will be responsible for monitoring and assessing customer credit quality and recommending appropriate limits based on BW risk tolerance. This role will work in conjunction with the Credit Manager to evaluate creditworthiness, the collections team for order release and management as well as divisional partners to create processes that will enhance customer experience and company goals.

• Monitor and release orders for multiple divisions.
• Communicate with internal leadership and peers regarding customer challenges.
• Assist in maintaining accurate customer credit files.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and proactively address past-due balances within the scope of credit releases.
• Communicate and partner with the sales team regarding customers’ credit status, payment terms, and collection issues.
• Communicate with accounts receivable team to aid in the collection of past dues.
• Offer supervisor continuous improvement solutions, with a goal toward the most efficient processes to serve our internal and external customers well.
• Work with the team on setting appropriate credit limits while onboarding new customers.
• Analyze potential and current BW customers, both large customers and smaller, less well-known customers for credit worthiness and strategic terms to transact business.
• Work within established service‑level agreements (SLAs) to ensure consistent support for internal and external partners.

• Experience with systems and technology implementation.
• Ability to multitask and stay organized with a diverse range of functions to perform.
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with team members across functional disciplines and in multiple business units.
• Experience in a task-oriented role.
• Strong communication both written and oral.
• Ability to complete complex tasks independently.
• Understand basic customer credit principles.
• Understand credit tools such as Moody’s, D&B, and online resources.
• Ability to work independently with limited direct supervision.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, executing multiple tasks at once

• 1-3 years of professional experience within corporate finance in a credit role.
• Experience working in a global, multi-ERP enterprise. Experience with Infor XA and/or Office 365 is a plus.
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Basic knowledge of a Financial Shared Services organization.
• Basic knowledge of industry credit guidelines.

This is office position (Hybrid)

This is a regular, full-time position with the understanding that a regular workweek will require extended days and hours as needed to meet business needs.

No travel will be required for this position.

The physical demands described here are representative of those performed in the job duties. The employee sits at a desk and uses a computer for prolonged periods of time. Performing the role frequently uses close vision, speech, hearing, and dexterity to operate office equipment. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It’s not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this job. This job description is subject to change at any time.

At Barry-Wehmiller we recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. We know that our differences often can bring about innovation, excellence and meaningful work—therefore, people from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to our positions.

Please let us know if you require reasonable accommodations during the interview process.

Barry-Wehmiller is an equal opportunity employer. M/F/D/V This organization uses E-Verify. Applicants may be subject to pre-employment screening which may include drug screening, reference checks, employment verifications, background screening and/or skills assessments.

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