The Home Depot is Hiring an Analyst, Trade Credit Near Atlanta, GA
Req117536 Position PurposeTrade Credit Analyst serves as a strategic and innovative partner focused on supporting business growth, as part of a world-class controllership organization. The Trade Credit Analyst is responsible for the day-to-day activities for Order to Cash (OTC) specifically related to our Pro Trade Credit business. This role partners with internal teams and external business partners such as our customers and the Credit, Treasury, and Pro teams to help resolve discrepancies, solve problems, and constantly improve the trade credit processes. This role needs foundational accounting skills in accounts receivable, cash, and reporting. As an Analyst, you will work on departmental and strategic projects, collaborate with project/product managers, and balance your own workload. This role is expected to present continuous improvement insights and recommendations to managers and leaders as well as execute on some of these improvements. Key Responsibilities
5% Collaboration - Effectively develops trust and collaboration with internal and external partners and colleagues; Obtain an understanding of technical needs for tackling business problems
80% Operational Duties - Learn and execute required tasks related to the delivery of the OTC tower; Work coordinately with other teams providing or receiving information as needed; Support work that needs to be done with internal or external customers; Creates regular reports for the leadership; assists with or produces other reports as requested; Raises risks and issues in a timely manner; Identify and presents possible improvements to upper management; Executes month end / year end processes; Monitor and works towards meeting KPIs and SLAs defined for the area; Assists manager with gathering data, research and analysis
10% Project Management & Team Support - Works with project teams and business partners to complete project goals; Prioritized assignments and ensure quality and accuracy of work
5% Skill Building & Professional Development - Seeks further knowledge on new tools and technologies (e.g., analytics, intelligent automation, robotics); Participates in the continuous improvement of financial shared services processes and tools
Direct Manager/Direct Reports
This Position typically reports to Lead Analyst, Manager or Sr. Manager
This Position has 0 Direct Reports
Travel Requirements
Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.
Physical Requirements
Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
Working Conditions
Located in a comfortable indoor area. Conditions could produce mild discomfort on occasion.
Minimum Qualifications
Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
0-2 years of relevant work experience
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs
Thorough understanding of accounting and / or finance principles and practices, statistical methodology, generally accepted accounting principles, and generally accepted auditing standards
Ability to work independently and complete work on schedule within a fast-paced environment
Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with customers
Strong analytical, problem solving, and research skills
Ability to prepare and present clear, concise administrative and financial reports
Minimum Education
The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.