Credit Analyst - Temp

at The Jel Sert Company in West Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Department: Finance
Location: Remote (In State Candidates Only)
Minimum Hourly Rate: $21.25
Employment Type: Regular Full Time - Temp
Shift: 1st Shift
Scheduled Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday
The Jel Sert Company marks a major milestone this year, 100 years of success, innovation, and industry leadership. The Jel Sert Company has focused on creating high-quality, high-value foods and beverages that help bring people together. Jel Sert is proud to have been awarded the Great Place to Work certification, as well as recognized as a Best Workplace to Work in Chicago and a Best Workplace to Work in Manufacturing and Production. We are currently looking for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a Credit Analyst - Temp. If you are looking for a work environment that encourages personal growth, responsibility, and a shared vision for creating incredible products that help create lasting memories, then Jel Sert wants you!
The Credit Analyst is responsible for the daily application of cash from customer payments received.
This position will require the employee to work overtime as needed. Overtime is scheduled based upon individual job responsibilities and the needs of the department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
This job description is only a summary of typical functions. Duties, tasks, and responsibilities may differ from the job description.
Data entry of Cash Receipts, ACH & Manual Deposits into current Accounts Receivable system.
Adjust invoices for differences in discount amounts.
Create debits on customer accounts for deductions/short payments and assigns the appropriate reason code to each debit created.
Verify and balance daily cash receipts.
Assist with related special projects as assigned by Credit Manager
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each specific duty satisfactorily and with a minimum of supervision.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Minimum 1-2 years of experience in cash application in ERP systems.
Accounting experience preferred.
Basic to intermediate working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
SALARY & BENEFITS
The Jel Sert Company is committed to pay transparency and will provide further compensation information during the interview process. The minimum compensation for the Credit Analyst - Temp is $21.25 per hour. The actual compensation to be paid will be determined upon an offer. Compensation is determined by a candidate's experience, education, skills, training, and the internal equity within our organization. Due to being a temporary position, this role is not eligible for any benefits.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to enter data accurately with minimal errors.
Strong communication skills with the ability to effectively and professionally communicate across functional groups.
Strong interpersonal skills, approachable, positive and flexible. Must be able to work interactively and proactively with internal and external parties at all levels.
Resourceful and creative problem solver.
Strong organizational, time management and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
Must be a self-starter and independent thinker with the ability to quickly react to situations.
Demonstrate the ability to work on multiple tasks and/or projects at once with minimal assistance within a fast-paced results-driven environment.
Experience with MS Office, especially Word and Excel.
Experience with an ERP system is a plus!
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or erratically moving surfaces. This factor is important if the amount and kind of balancing the amount and kind of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium.
Stooping: Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full use of the lower extremities and back muscles.
Kneeling: Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees.
Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.
Standing: Remaining upright on the feet, particularly for sustained periods of... For full info follow application link.

It is the policy of The Jel Sert Company to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.