Financial Analyst

Our purpose is unlocking the potential of people, nature, and science to nourish the world. We consistently incorporate social and environmental impact into decision making given its importance to the success and profitability to our business.

At Kalsec, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment by embracing the wisdom and strengths that diversity brings.

Job Summary:

The Financial Analyst is an integral part of the finance and accounting function in Kalamazoo. This role is responsible for day-to-day accounts receivable processing, including the timely collection of customer payments and reconciliation of general ledger accounts. Through these activities, the Financial Analyst helps ensure accurate financial reporting and supports the organization's overall financial health.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

• Manage invoice-to-cash processes including cash application, customer collections, customer credit limits and invoicing processes
• Resolve payment issues for delinquent customer accounts
• Perform analysis of customer balances to monitor and identify any delinquent accounts and propose respective allowances and course of action
• Reconcile and analyze designated general ledger accounts monthly
• Prepare and distribute customer statements monthly
• Support team in continuing efforts to accelerate the accounting close process, along with automation projects and process improvement initiatives
• Support Sales and Customer Experience teams in timely analysis and determination of credit holds
• Interact professionally and collaboratively with management and other departments
• Recommend, build and maintain best-in-class AR processes
• Other tasks assigned by the Accounting Manager

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree with 0-2 years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Required

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Experience in accounting/AR
• Strong account reconciliation and analysis skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Word and Excel (formulas, pivot tables, etc.)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills to prioritize and multi-task workload
• Demonstrated ability to work both within a team and as an individual contributor
• Ability to interact effectively and cooperatively with all levels of staff, including senior management

Desired

• Familiarity with controls and testing
• Previous manufacturing experience
• Experience with Infor’s M3 ERP

This job description is not intended to cover every detail or every aspect of the job identified.  Other duties may and will be assigned based upon the workload and needs of the department.

Kalsec® is committed to providing safe food to its customers.  This position requires completing annual food safety training. Food safety training is conducted through Kalsec® electronic training program and on-the-job training in each department. The organizational chart identifies personnel responsible for covering food safety responsibilities in the absence of this position.