Credit Analyst

Location: Mt. Sterling, IL

Department: Accounts Receivable/Credit

Reports To: Credit Manager

Salary Range: $51,333 to $77,000 annually, plus bonus opportunity

As a Credit Analyst, you will be responsible for supporting collections research and evaluation on prospective and current Dot Foods customers.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Review prospective and existing customers; analyze and evaluate credit worthiness of each account.
• Effectively communicate changes in credit with appropriate customers.
• Execute credit limit methodology and complete assigned number of credit limit reviews each period.
• Conduct detailed investigations into customer bank relationships, financial statements, and trade references.
• Review industry periodicals for information relating to Dot’s customers.
• Apply lean thinking and tools to identify and eliminate waste in all areas of the position.

YOU MUST HAVE

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or other business-related field or equivalent Dot Foods experience.
• Excellent Excel skills, including a good working knowledge of V-Lookup and Pivot Table functions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent analysis and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with internal and external customers.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE

• Ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.
• Thorough understanding of general bookkeeping or accounting information.

ROLE SPECIFICS

• Travel – Occasional overnight travel for internal trainings and meetings. Must have ability to travel independently as needed, without restriction by all modes of transportation, including car, plane, or train.

WHO WE ARE

Dot Foods makes products more accessible and affordable to the food industry. We streamline the supply chain and build valuable partnerships with distributors, suppliers, and operators. Our company was created on a foundation of respect and dependability. People who are open to input, ask questions, embrace diversity, and seek innovative solutions thrive here.

WHAT DOT CAN OFFER YOU

As a family-owned and -operated company since 1960, Dot Foods has created a strong family culture. We make everyone feel included and respected. In addition to an inclusive working environment, we will provide you with:

• Competitive compensation package, including bonuses for successful performance
• Extensive benefits including medical, dental, 401k, and profit-sharing
• Significant advancement opportunities

Safety: This position assumes responsibility for the workplace safety of self and co-workers, and for the safety conditions of the work locations, exercise and promotes safe behaviors and show unyielding support of programs, rules and policies regarding safety.

EOE/AA Employer: Dot believes all persons are entitled to equal employment opportunities. Dot will not discriminate against its employees or applicants for employment because of sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status or other basic classes protected by applicable federal or state law provided they are qualified for employment or for existing positions.

Education

Required

• Bachelors or better in Accounting or related field

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