As the Accounts Receivable Analyst, you are responsible for the execution of credit and collection policies to safeguard company assets, maintain accurate customer master data, ensure timely collections, and cash applications, and enhance company results. The Shared Services team contributes to consistent, efficient global operations while driving initiatives to automate and simplify processes.
This role offers a flexible hybrid work schedule (Monday-Friday) located at our Home Office in Green Bay, Wisconsin. The hybrid work schedule is 3 days/week onsite at Home Office and 2 days/week from home.
Relocation Benefits: Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for this position.
About our Green Bay, WI Home Office:
You’ll find lots to love in our beautiful home office in downtown Green Bay, Wisconsin. Our jeans-friendly environment has indoor and outdoor collaboration spaces, state-of-the-art R&D and sensory labs, culinary kitchens, a pilot plant, innovation center and more.
Take advantage of outdoor workspaces. Sample and provide feedback on new products from our R&D team. Enjoy free coffee, soda and popcorn. Take a short walk to restaurants, breweries, the YMCA and a weekly farmer’s market on the scenic Fox River. You can even see Lambeau Field from our top floor.
What you’ll do:
- Understand global credit policies and procedures to safeguard accounts receivable.
- Assess credit risk of new customers through analysis of credit and financial information, establish credit terms and limits based on risk assessment, ensure appropriate customer set-up, and continually assess the credit terms and limits for established customers. This may also include consideration of country and political risk, international payment methods, and cultural differences.
- Understand defined collection strategies. Monitor outstanding receivables and customer payment trends. Promote the timely collection of accounts receivable through collection actions, including managing credit holds. Investigate reasons for payment delay and create awareness of potential credit issues, including recommended action to mitigate risk or loss, using targeted communication to appropriate levels within the organization. Pursue improved payment performance and resolution of credit issues.
- Understand and positively impact performance metrics, such as average days to pay, working capital, justification for price increases, etc. Use data to drive measurable results.
- Partner with Customer Service team to manage claims including process and policy definition, timely analysis and assistance with resolution. Work to reduce future claims by resolving root causes issues. Communicate and resolve payment disputes with customers.
- Maintain system setups, support work required related to upgrades, new implementations, and patches, including system testing and improvements. Understand solutions to meet global regulatory changes.
- Perform credit reviews of new and existing suppliers to ensure financial stability.
- Build and maintain relationships within the team and customers.
- Advise and educate Sales, Customer Service, Supply Chain and other partners related to risk, extended terms requests, payment issues, improvement opportunities, etc.
- Evaluate processes on an ongoing basis. Research and recommend best practices or other opportunities to drive improvements and reduce risk.
- Assist in completing the month-end accounting close process for accounts receivable which includes performing system activities, completing balance sheet reconciliations, and reviewing reports and results for accuracy.
- Represent Credit on cross-functional teams and support Company initiatives.
What you need to succeed:
- Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
- 1+ year of experience in Finance or related field
- Experience in corporate credit and collections is beneficial
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and drive process improvements
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- Curiosity in leveraging technology and automation to improve processes
- Negotiation ability
- Proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools
- Ability to travel up to 5% (within the US)
- Get not one, but TWO retirement benefits. When you join our employee-owned company, you’ll be part of our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) from day one. In addition to an 8% 401(k) match into the ESOP, Schreiber will contribute an extra amount – about 8% of your earnings – toward your retirement every year. That’s a company contribution of around 16% in retirement savings annually. That’s hard to beat!
- Earn bonus pay. You’ll have an opportunity to earn incentive pay twice a year when we meet our company goals.
- Ready to make a move? Receive a $10,000 relocation bonus PLUS a generous relocation package if relocating more than 50 miles for a U.S. Salaried position.
- Childcare costs. Get up to $5,000 annually to help you with the cost of childcare. Monthly contributions toward childcare expenses, including independent babysitters.
- Earn extra money for taking care of yourself. Eligible partners can earn a Wellness Incentive and receive an employer‑funded Lifestyle Spending Account (LSA) to use on fitness, mental health, and other lifestyle expenses.
- Pursue development that’s relevant to your role, career goals and the company. Plus, we offer tuition reimbursement if you want to further your education to grow in your role at Schreiber.
- Get access to medical, prescription drug, dental and vision benefits starting day one. This includes an onsite nurse and mental health counselor.
- Experience caring like you’ve never experienced it before. We have a program that’s completely organized by and for other partners who need extra help. It’s called Partners Helping Partners. We have hundreds of examples of partners organizing fundraisers to help out others going through a hard time.
- Benefits that support your whole life. Visit Schreiber – Care for you to see everything Schreiber offers to support your health, wellbeing, and financial future.
For positions that require any amount of travel: Valid driver's license, auto insurance (at least state minimum- more might be required), acceptable driving record per Schreiber Foods discretion, and vehicle that will ensure applicant can meet the travel necessities of the position are required.
Schreiber requires that an employee have authorization to work in the country in which the role is based. In the event, an applicant does not have current work authorization, Schreiber will determine, in its sole discretion, whether to sponsor an individual for work authorization. However, based on immigration requirements, not all roles are suitable for sponsorship.
Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
- 1+ year of experience in Finance or related field
- Experience in corporate credit and collections
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills with ability to influence stakeholders
- Strong analytical skills with attention to detail and problem-solving ability
- Curiosity in leveraging technology and automation to improve processes
- Negotiation ability
- Proficiency in Excel and other data analysis tools
- Ability to travel up to 5% (within the US)
- Valid driver's license, auto insurance, acceptable driving record, and vehicle (to meet travel necessities)
- Authorization to work in the country where the role is based
Schreiber Foods Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Schreiber Foods and has not been reviewed or approved by Schreiber Foods.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs are described as notably strong, combining a substantial 401(k) company match with employee ownership through an ESOP. Company-funded retirement contributions are highlighted as a distinctive advantage that materially elevates total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is presented as comprehensive, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance with eligibility often starting on day one. Wellness resources, screenings, and access to clinics at some sites reinforce the perceived depth of coverage.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentive structures include performance-based bonuses paid periodically, with additional off-shift and extended-week bonuses in certain roles. Overtime opportunities and shift premiums are commonly cited as meaningful income enhancers.
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What We Do
Schreiber Foods strives to do good through food every day. Based in North America, we’re a customer-brand leader in cream cheese, natural cheese, process cheese, beverages and yogurt. Our more than 10,000 employees and presence on five continents enable us to be an essential ingredient in our customers’ success. With annual sales of more than $7 billion, we partner with the best retailers, restaurants, distributors and food manufacturers around the globe. We also recognize our responsibility to do good in the world and are driven to make a difference in everything we do. We’ve come a long way since our start as a small cheese company in 1945. Today, our team is more than 10,000 strong at locations across North America, Europe, South America, Asia and Africa. But our commitment to providing safe food the right way has never changed. At Schreiber, we call ourselves partners, not employees, and there’s a good reason behind that. Our work is more than just a job. We make the company grow. We help each other grow and take care of each other along the way. And, we all share in the rewards. Our people are truly the heart of our company, and we're on a journey together. We work hard to find great people with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives, and provide opportunities to help them grow. But it’s about more than a career at Schreiber. Like a family, we care deeply about each other. We strive to foster an inclusive work environment where all our partners can thrive. We've increased our commitment to diversity and inclusion by creating an overarching Diversity and Inclusion Council, as well as resource groups for women, African Americans, Pride, Vets and more groups that give a voice to all of our partners. We're always looking for passionate partners to join our team and bring to life our culture of being customer obsessed and brilliant at the basics. Want to learn more about our company? Visit us at www.schreiberfoods.com.
