Financial Analyst I (contract)

This is the pay range that the employer reasonably expects to pay for this position $28/hour - 32.40/hour

Optional Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K

Ecolab is seeking an Associate Credit Representative who will provide Credit support for the Food Safety Solutions division. In this role you will be accountable in managing the division’s street portfolio which include collection activities necessary to reduce AR aging, DSO and mitigate risk for the company. This requires good written and verbal communication skills and applicable accounting, reconciliation, analytical and collection skills necessary to achieve the company and department objectives.

What’s In It For You

• The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy, and healthy environments.
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth.
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives, and ideas to achieve our best.
  
  

What You Will Do

• Adheres to company and department policies and procedures.
• Achieves individual objectives related to aged receivables, DSO, account management and SLA’s by utilizing good time management skills.
• Responds to incoming communications including e-mails, inbound calls from customers and field associates, and direct mail.
• Have ownership over the results and progress within the division’s street portfolio with senior Credit and division leadership.
• Conducts adhoc analysis on aged divisional receivables and cross-divisional on account setup and payments.
• Leverages Credit systems to identify and resolve complex customer accounts issues (disputes, unapplied cash, reconciliation, refunds, etc.)
• Handles escalated issues from internal/external customers.
• Effectively engages Sales Team on critical business decisions related to account management, orders, collection, and placement.
• Uses critical decision-making skills while researching account history, disputes, and invoice issues.
• Collaborates with our collections vendors to ensure proper account reinstatements and closures.
• Provides division leadership tracking and reporting on root cause issues surrounding customer delinquency.
  
  

Position Details

• This position is located at our Schuman Campus in Eagan, MN.
• The working hours for this position are Monday through Friday, 8:00 to 5:00PM.
• Hybrid work environment
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or currently enrolled in a Bachelor’s degree program in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field
• Four years previous experience in credit, finance/accounting or related field may be substituted in part.
• No Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunity
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite software (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Previous analytical experience with aptitude for research, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication skills with all levels within the organization, both oral and written
• SAP experience
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Detail and process oriented.