Credit Analyst

Glen-Gery • Palos Hills, IL

1d • $60,000 - $70,000

About The Position

Brickworks North America is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brickworks Limited. Brickworks Limited (“The Group”) is a large Australian-listed group of companies. The Group has been in operation since the early 1900s, has a market capitalization exceeding A$3.5 billion, and operates across three core business segments: Building Products, Land & Development, and Investments. The Group employs more than 2,000 FTE employees and operates nationally across Australia and has a significant presence in the USA. Founded in 1890, Glen-Gery Corporation is one of the nation’s largest brick manufacturers and operates nine brick manufacturing facilities and one manufactured stone facility. Glen-Gery products are sold nationally through a network of over five hundred distributors as well as in Canada. Since entering the USA in 2018, Brickworks have acquired Sioux City Brick, Redland Brick and the distribution business of Southfield Corporation in Illinois and Indiana (Illinois Brick, Indiana Brick). The combined North American business now has more than 1,000 employees, operates across forty locations, including 8 brick plants, 25 masonry supply center locations and 3 Design Studios. Basic Function: Reporting to the Supervisor, Credit & Collections, the Analyst, Credit & Collections is responsible for managing the assigned customer base regarding timely payment of goods and services offered by Brickworks North America. These tasks include, but are not limited to, collecting customer payments within invoice terms, adhering to all policy and audit guidelines, managing customer credit limits, communicating with the manufacturing plants and retail centers daily on orders received, working with customer and sales to resolve invoice issues and disputes, issuing customer statements, and communicating with management if legal action is needed on uncollectable accounts.

Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Ability to multitask and prioritize accordingly.
• Good verbal and written skills.
• Demonstrated initiative, self-motivation and sound judgment in analyzing and resolving issues.
• Proficiency with word processing and spreadsheet software, internet software and e-mail.
• Ability to learn ERP’s, electronic filing system and access online support/tools.
• BS/BA Degree in business preferred.
• Relevant experience (2+ years) in AR: Credit/ Collections and/ or related accounting role.
• Strong organization and well-developed analytical skills.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel - pivot tables and v-look ups.
• Ability to communicate within various levels of an organization.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with large ERP systems such as Oracle; JD Edwards/NetSuite a plus.
• Manufacturing, Building Materials, Construction industry experience, knowledge of Mechanics liens and bonds a plus.

Responsibilities

• Primarily responsible for collecting customer payments within invoice terms and for performing credit management activities as designated by credit department.
• Making telephone calls and emailing customers to collect past due amounts.
• Responsible for receiving checks and making deposits, taking credit card payments, and ensuring bank accounts can be reconciled daily.
• Prepare back-up and email to Cash Application for processing.
• Resolving disputes between customers and Brickworks North America shipping sites.
• Assist in the review and processing of customer refunds as needed.
• Manage credit holds, approving sales orders for credit accommodation.
• Monitoring the financial condition of customers through review of credit reports, trade references, and third party inquires.
• Contact customers to negotiate and draw up documents for payment arrangements, promissory notes, joint check agreements, and work with title companies to ensure payment, as necessary.
• Supporting the credit manager in the process of obtaining lien rights and executing waivers.
• Assist in maintaining sales tax exemption certificates, processing lien waivers, and obtaining job information sheets.
• Reconcile billing discrepancies, verify credits due and submit for processing to billing or AR department.
• Interact with the sales service area of our plants and supply centers concerning credit functions.
• Assist in the evaluation of appropriate credit limits for customers.
• Assist with monthly credit reporting.

Benefits

• In addition to salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement plans, medical, dental, and vision coverage, and more—because we believe in supporting our team both professionally and personally.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level