Lesaffre North America · 20 hours ago
AR & Credit Specialist
Milwaukee, WI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expLesaffre North America is a leading company in the fermentation industry with over 170 years of experience. They are seeking an Accounts Receivable (AR) & Credit Specialist who will manage customer credit, ensure timely invoice payments, and provide financial insights to support strategic decision-making.
Food and BeverageFood DeliveryManufacturing
Responsibilities
Leverage cutting-edge credit platforms to expertly manage customer credit, assess risk, and establish appropriate limits - safeguarding our bottom line
Facilitate timely invoice payments and proactively resolve billing issues, ensuring our cash flow remains strong
Reconcile accounts receivable data with meticulous attention to detail, maintaining accurate financial records
Generate insightful reports that provide our leadership team with the credit and collections insights they need to drive strategic decisions
Collaborate closely with the sales team to support customer onboarding and provide credit recommendations that foster strong client relationships
Continuously seek opportunities to streamline processes and leverage automation, enhancing the efficiency of our accounts receivable and credit functions
Contribute to the development and implementation of credit policies that align with industry best practices and our company's safety-first culture
Embrace a proactive, solutions-oriented mindset, always looking for ways to go above and beyond in your support of our organization's financial success
Qualification
Required
A two- or four-year degree in finance, accounting, or a related field
3 or more years of related experience (or equivalent combination of education and experience)
Working knowledge of personal computers, including the Windows operating system
Proficiency in desktop software applications such as Microsoft Office (spreadsheets, word processing, presentations, project management)
Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
Experience with Internet sites, such as customer portals
Experience with other business software including CRM tools (Sales Force), Automation & Interface Tools, and Credit Software (Bectran)
Preferred
SAP experience is strongly desired
Fluency in a second language a plus (Spanish or French preferred)
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match
11 paid holidays
Company
Lesaffre North America
Since 1853, Lesaffre and Red Star have used their passion and expertise to bring superior yeast & ingredients to the commercial baking industry.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Amanda Groh
Talent and Global Mobility Partner
Carrie Harmeyer
Executive Assistant to CEO
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