This position administers and enforces credit policies and procedures; quantifies and monitors credit provided to customers; performs analysis of credit to ensure intended risk; and implement supporting legal strategy to accomplish these activities for Beck’s Superior Hybrids and related entities. This position is authorized to view all sales and credit information.
Ideal applicants will have the following experience:
- 7+ years in commercial ag credit and lending
- Financial analysis & ratio modeling
- Row-crop farming & ag lending knowledge
- Sound judgment with strong communication skills
As a member of the Beck’s Family of employees, all full-time employees are eligible for a generous benefits package:
- Health benefits including two medical plan options and company HSA contributions, dental, vision, employer paid life/AD&D for you and your dependents, disability insurance, and access to an onsite Nurse Practitioner
- 401k plan match & company sponsored pension plan and access to a Financial Advisor to help you manage your retirement savings
- Paid time off, Paid Holidays, Wellness Programs, & Corporate Discounts
- Company Christmas Party, Free Lunch, & Much More
Responsibilities
- Establish, manage, implement, and enforce credit policies and procedures.
- Evaluate financial statements and tax returns of customer and dealers legal entities to determine financial stability.
- Manage credit application processes and procedures.
- Update and review current customer credit profiles.
- Process credit applications for review and approval by checking credit history and gathering references including applications for internal fall payment program.
- Monitor the credit granting and updating process.
- Research liens and various other public financial records and filings.
- Visit and interview key customers, dealers, and sales personnel as needed.
- Answer phone calls and provide customer service.
- Develop reporting summarizing outstanding customers.
- Provide education, training, and service as needed to all customers, dealers, and sales staff regarding company payment policies and terms by providing an overview of the credit process.
- Manage all aspects of third party vendor financing programs.
- Utilize proper financial ratios to evaluate customer financial stability.
- Evaluate credit information for final credit approval or denial of customer and dealer application.
- Prepare promissory notes and approval letters for customers, sales staff and dealers to notify all parties of qualification for fall payment program.
- Provide credit information and references upon valid and requests to third parties.
- Select and manage relationships of third party credit bureaus.
- Assist with customer collections process.
- Compile and distribute monthly and annual data for financial reports.
- Oversee the generation, filing, and incorporation of all necessary legal documents, pertaining to customer credit.
- Determine credit limits, past due status, and cash on delivery (COD) limitations.
- Audit methods and procedures of customer credit function to improve inter-departmental efficiency.
- Organize and oversee all facets of the daily operations of the organizational unit, ensuring compliance with company, state, and federal laws and regulations.
- Monitor pending and approved legal, tax, and compliance changes at federal, state, and local levels.
- Review and update forms for Accounts Receivable and Sales Departments.
- Collaborate with Data and Development and Sales Department to ensure system changes concerning Credit are feasible and compliant.
- Monitor and ensure the implementation of changes to the annual customer and sales programs are accurate.
- Lead development of credit process improvement projects.
- Perform other related duties as may be required by the Business & Supplier Strategist.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, Business Administration or related field.
- Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and insurable driving record as determined by Beck’s automobile insurance policy.
Technical Requirements:
- Knowledge of computerized information systems used in financial and / or accounting applications is beneficial.
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, guidelines, and standards.
- Experience working with credit management systems.
- Experience analyzing financial statements and calculating financial ratios.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
Experience:
- Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in commercial Ag credit and lending.
- Understanding of and experience with row-crop farming.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
** In an effort to provide a safer, drug-free workplace for employees, all full-time applicants to whom offers of employment are made must submit to a drug test and background check, subject to applicable local, state, or federal laws or regulations. Employment at Beck's is contingent upon passing these pre-employment screenings.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Law, Business Administration, or a related field
- Valid driver's license and insurable driving record
- Minimum seven years of experience in commercial agricultural credit and lending
- Experience analyzing financial statements and calculating financial ratios
- Understanding of and experience with row-crop farming
- Experience working with credit management systems
- Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations, guidelines, and standards
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Knowledge of computerized financial and accounting information systems
- Successful completion of a drug test and background check
What We Do
Beck's Hybrids seed company provides high-yielding corn, soybeans, wheat, and elite alfalfa to farmers in Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Michigan, Kentucky, Tennessee, Iowa, Missouri, Wisconsin, Minnesota, South Dakota, Kansas, Mississippi, and Arkansas. All seed products are protected by the Escalate™ yield enhancement system delivering higher yields, insect protection, improved stand, and seedling health. We access the best genetics and seed technologies from suppliers worldwide. Farmers can get the genetic diversity and trait protection they need, all from one company, Beck's Hybrids.
