Credit Analyst

Why join us?

Our purpose is to design for the good of humankind. It's the ideal we strive toward each day in everything we do. Being a part of MillerKnoll means being a part of something larger than your work team, or even your brand. We are redefining modern for the 21st century. And our success allows MillerKnoll to support causes that align with our values, so we can build a more sustainable, equitable, and beautiful future for everyone.

GENERAL PURPOSE

Responsible for conducting risk analysis of new and existing customers through varied forms of information and tools to facilitate sales securely within established polices that will result in maximum sale and sound receivables. Work with and build relationships with internal and external customers to gather information and mitigate risk in a variety of situations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Build relationship with Dealers to consult on ways to improve their financial situation

Gather all documentation to conduct a proper analysis of customers credit worthiness and present to Credit Manager

Involved in work out plans for high risk customer

Meet with internal Sales department to report on predetermined high risk accounts

Monitor orders for risk exposure, and ensure the terms are within the risk tolerances.

Negotiate contract terms that promotes cash flow and mitigates risk

Protect Herman Miller's interest

Understand preferred risk mitigation tools and when to use them appropriately

Work closely with A/R Analysts on escalated payment issues to ensure payment is received within terms and check to make sure there are no financial concerns. Ensure accounts are current and within their credit limit. Conduct work out plans to rectify if not.

Work with direct customers to determine their creditworthiness and arrive at acceptable credit terms

Works within and maintains Credit Policy and Procedures

Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

Additional Essential Functions

Performs additional responsibilities as requested to achieve business objectives.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience

Education/Experience - Not Parsed

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance. required.

4 years of experience of professional accounting/finance experience required.

1-2 years of experience of experience conducting financial statement analysis required.

Licenses and Certifications

Skills and Abilities

Advanced Excel Skills

Advanced Experience with an Order to Cash system

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Experience reading and interpreting payment terms for contracts, ability to influence and advise terms for negotiating contracts

Knowledge of revenue recognition principal according to US GAAP

Basic understanding of how to extract the business impact from financial statements and reports

Thorough understanding of customer financial statements to determine credit risk.

Knowledge of credit tools to reduce and mitigate credit risk

Ability to monitor exposure of multiple customer accounts and orders.

Ability to effectively communicate and influence credit risk and terms at various levels with internal and external client groups.

Additional Skills and Abilities

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Must be able to perform all essential functions of the position with or without accommodations.

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We're committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at careers_help@millerknoll.com.