Collection Analyst

Collection Analyst for North America

Łódź, Poland

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs collection of assigned customer accounts across all company codes and divisions. Intercompany collection accounts may also be assigned.
• Monitors and performs a monthly completes payment trend analysis on assigned customers using the SAP Days Past Terms or Average Days to Pay reports. Results are discussed monthly with AR NA Collection Supervisor and when appropriate, business personnel including Finance and Sales. A quarterly top 15 customer payment analysis is prepared quarterly.
• Root cause analysis and issue resolution for unpaid invoices.
• Responsible, up to agreed authorization limit, for the releasing of held orders within SAP.
• Recommend, when applicable, the additional provision of bad debt reserve across all three divisions.
• Manages the printing and delivery of monthly statements to customers, when applicable.
• Manage NA customer master requests in the Customer Master Workflow. These can include new customers and change requests. Works in conjunction with the US GBS OTC Credit Team in the setting up of new customer credit accounts.
• Plans and prioritize own work to ensure that deadlines and customer expectations are met.
• Works collaboratively to formulate procedures; enforces established standards, consistency, controls, and processes to promote efficient, effective, well-controlled business environment in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley controls.
• Assigned non-operational OGSM's.
• Provide monthly reporting on cash collection and ad hoc reports as necessary.
• Understand customer deals and pricing.
• Perform audit control functions to assure that documents are updated and maintained according to strict procedural guidelines.
• Participate in internal and cross functional projects.
• Support cash application and billing activities if needed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Accounting, Finance or similar.
• At least 1 year of experience on similar position in area of finance (Credit Control/ Cash Collection preferably).
• Fluent in English.
• Ability to work on 2nd shift (14:00-22:00) every second week.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office Tools (especially Excel).
• Knowledge of SAP.
• Good teamwork skills.
• Good communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and organizational skills.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Inquisitiveness and an eye for detail.
• Ability to plan own work and respect deadlines.
• Process improvement mindset.

COMPANY

At McCormick, we bring our passion for flavor to work each day. We encourage growth, respect everyone's contributions and do what's right for our business, our people, our communities and our planet. Join us on our quest to make every meal and moment better.

Founded in Baltimore, MD in 1889 in a room and a cellar by 25-year-old Willoughby McCormick with three employees, McCormick is a global leader in flavour. With over 14,000 employees around the world and more than $6 Billion in annual sales, the Company manufactures, markets, and distributes spices, seasoning mixes, condiments and other flavourful products to the entire food industry, retail outlets, food manufactures, food service businesses and consumers.

While our global headquarters are in the Baltimore, Maryland, USA area, McCormick operates and serves customers from nearly 60 locations in 25 countries and 170 markets in Asia-Pacific, China, Europe, Middle East and Africa, and the Americas, including North, South and Central America with recognized brands including Polish Kamis.

At McCormick, we have over a 100-year legacy based on our “Power of People” principle. This principle fosters an unusually dedicated workforce requiring a culture of respect, recognition, inclusion and collaboration based on the highest ethical values.

Agencies: McCormick as needed will work with external recruitment vendors through our Agency Portal. Unless previously contacted, McCormick does not accept unsolicited resumes from external recruiting agencies.

McCormick & Company is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy/ies.