Credit & Accounts Receivable Analyst

Overview
REAL ALLOY is the market leader in third-party aluminum recycling and specification alloy production. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, we have 17 plants strategically located across the United States, Mexico, and Canada. We convert aluminum scrap and by-products into reusable aluminum metal for a growing number of applications across various industries. We are ideally positioned to respond to the needs of an increasingly recycling-conscious world. Advanced technologies enable us to process a large variety of scrap and dross and reduce the amount of residual waste from aluminum manufacturing that would otherwise end up as landfill.
Responsibilities
The Credit/Accounts Receivable Analyst is responsible for: cash application, collection of open Accounts Receivable balances, and payment dispute resolutions; investigation, analysis and underwriting of credit risks; and working within guidelines established by the organization.
This is not an entry level role - we are looking for candidates with large company A/R and Collections experience and the business acumen to work with our customers and internal partners.
Core Accountabilities
* Proactively evaluate customer credit positions to support the Company's risk management strategy, including evaluations supporting requests for increases to customer credit limits.
* Serve as the main contact with the Company credit insurance broker, requesting coverage increases, updating the system to reflect coverage changes, and supporting the annual coverage renewal process.
* Manage a portfolio of customer receivables to ensure all receivables are paid within agreed payment terms, including collection and cash application.
* Coordinate shipping schedules with the Commercial and Operations teams to support customer needs while managing customer balances.
* Perform key month-end activities, including closing and open the ledgers in the Company's ERP.
* Generate and distribute customer invoices throughout the day.
* Prepare key financial analyses, including monthly account reconciliations, unapplied cash analyses and credit risk exposures.
* Manage the receivables of high-risk customers.
* Maintain the Company's credit policies and SOX controls.
* Proactively recommend improvements to existing processes.
* Serve as a back-up to the other team members for key tasks, including customer master file maintenance.
Qualifications
* BS in Business, Accounting, Finance or a related degree and several years of experience in credit and collections at a large global organization (1B+) OR Associate degree in Business, Accounting or Finance and 3+ years of experience in credit and collections at a large global organization (1B+) preferred.
* Strong credit analysis skills with the ability to generate and interpret financial and credit related reports a plus.
* Proven track record of working effectively in a team environment.
* Strong decision making and problem-solving skills.
* Highly motivated, goal oriented, and driven by a challenge.
* Strong interpersonal skills: strong written and verbal communication skills.
* Excellent organizational skills; multi-task with a strong attention to detail.
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
* Strong computer software skills using Excel and Word. Experience with Oracle is a plus.
* Proven track record of working independently with minimal guidance from management.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified.
Equal Opportunity
REAL ALLOY is an equal opportunity employer and supports diversity in the workplace. Qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. Our HR teams will reach out to the applicants who met the qualifications and most closely aligned with requirements of the positions.