Credit Analyst I

Westlake offers you the potential to enrich your work life and career experience in an entrepreneurial environment. We work together to enhance peoples' lives through our products and presence in the communities in which we operate.​

SUMMARY

To serve as the key support for credit for selected segment of business and provide support as back up for additional segment(s). Conducts analysis of the credit worthiness of customers to establish credit limits and minimize risk.  Control the credit exposures of these groups based on the DOA. Provide backup support for the credit/collections function within all divisions.

ACCOUNTING DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Compile the information/support for credit limit analysis on all new applications and for increases/renewals in lines of credit as required.
• Maintain open communication between sales and customer service of any type of delay in completing an analysis based on non-response status from banks or vendors.
• Record all information inside the Get Paid program to validate and record analysis and create the initial request for automation of approval in accordance with the DOA.
• Monitor and document all collection efforts for past due accounts based off strategies built and program outlines within Get Paid.
• Maintain order and delivery releases within JDE with communication to Customer Service and to Sales team.
• Obtain approvals for releases for past due accounts in accordance to the DOA and set guidelines within the Vinyl Products Credit Group.
• Any additional responsibilities or tasks as assigned.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures.
• Fully supports Company goals of continuous improvement and operational excellence at strategic and tactical levels including reviewing area of responsibility for improvement opportunities to initiate projects or communicate ideas to management as well as active participation on project teams.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• BA/BS in finance, accounting or business administration and or related work experience.
• JDE experience.
• One - Three years of experience in credit/collections, or financial institution, previous multi-currency trade experience.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Microsoft excel and word experience.
• The ability to interact effectively with all levels.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; stand; walk; use hands to touch, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, or crouch.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate as normally based in an office.  Some of the work may be required in the operating units which can require usage of required PPE including safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.  May also result in exposure to outside elements and may require usage of stairs and elevators.  Travel including air travel or auto travel may occasionally be required.

Westlake is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristics protected by applicable legislation.

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