Credit Finance Specialist

Credit Finance Specialist Job Summary: The Credit Finance Specialist is responsible for overseeing the collections of accounts receivable and performing associated credit and collection functions. This role will maintain accurate financial records, portfolio credit reviews, collection of open invoices and routine collection matters. The position is based in Baltimore Pompeian HQ at 4201 Pulaski Highway Baltimore, Maryland 21224. Offering hybrid role 2/3 days. The position will work closely with and report to the Accounts Receivable Credit Manager.

Credit Finance Specialist Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 2-4 years of current credit department and collection experience
• Proven success in leading and delivering complex collection results
• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Persuasive communication skills and strong problem-solving skills
• Experience meeting reporting deadlines
• Familiarity working with EDI
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office Suites
• Supervisory Experience is a plus
• INFOR/M3 experience a plus
• Experience working in a credit/collections department or Accounts Receivable preferably in a CPG environment

Credit Finance Specialist Pay and Benefits:

• Salary range is 65-73K with opportunities for advancement available
• Position is eligible to receive annual bonus
• Health, Vision, Dental Insurance, 100% monthly premium funded by Pompeian for single or family
• 401K plan and company match program
• Health Reimbursement Account
• Paid vacation, 40 hours paid sick leave, 9 paid holidays, 2 paid floating holidays
• Annual safety shoe allowance
• Paid time off for Jury duty, Bereavement Leave, and Volunteer Events
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Free Employee Assistance Program for employees and household members
• Employee led programs for wellness, diversity and planned community events
• Educational Assistance Program
• Family Scholarship Program
• Opportunity to work with a Top 2023 Workplace in manufacturing, compensation & benefits and one of Maryland healthiest business

Credit Finance Specialist Responsibilities:

• Assist the Credit Manager with portfolio credit reviews and collection of open Invoices
• Prepare monthly, recurring, and special reports for the Credit Manager and Corporate Controller to support Financial close
• Review routine collection matters
• Discuss & evaluate customer status to advise the Credit Manager on the next steps
• Identify accounts receivable risks and take necessary steps to mitigate risks
• Ensure timely and efficient collection of Invoices per company policies
• Monitor short payments, skipped invoices, credits issued, and unapplied payments on account
• Maintain awareness of regulations affecting credit practices and collection activity
• Gather and document due diligence information for credit requests
• Coordinate credit approvals with Credit Manager, and appropriate sales and broker team associates
• Interface with the cash application Department to ensure accurate posting of cash and associated A/R balances
• Prepare the monthly credit deck and assist with bad debt reserve and budget
• Maintain all reporting in a confidential manner
• Ensure all projects comply with environmental regulations, and company environmental goals
• Perform duties and tasks per Pompeian’s mission, goals and core values
• All other duties and tasks assigned

About us: The Olive Oil People – is America's largest national brand of olive oil, bestselling vinegars and a variety of cooking sprays. Farmer owned and Baltimore based since 1906, Pompeian is a family of olive farmers and olive oil craftsmen whose passion, expertise and dedication bring the best-tasting, highest-quality olive oils to kitchens everywhere. Upholding the highest quality standards, Pompeian conducts daily testing through our in-house quality assurance team in the state-of-the-art Pompeian Quality Control and Research & Development Center ensuring each bottle is always at peak freshness. Inspired by heritage and tradition, Pompeian products are rooted in authenticity and crafted for quality and great taste.