Credit Analyst

The Credit Analyst for the Eastern Business Unit (EBU) provides primary support to the Credit Manager in all aspects of credit administration and day-to-day operations of the division credit department.

The employee's primary duty must be the performance of office or non-manual work directly related to the management or general business operations of Helena or Helena's customers. This also includes the exercise of discretion and independent judgement with respect to matters of significance.

What your day may look like

• Reviews credit requests submitted by branches for adequate support and documentation and and establishes credit lines within the level of authority set by company policy ($1-$25,000). Follows up for supplemental information where needed.
• Communicates with financial institutions and other creditors to obtain credit experience on new or existing customers.
• Assists Credit Manager or Assistant Credit Manager in monitoring payment activity and delinquent accounts and initiating appropriate collection measures, subject to the Credit Manager's direction.
• Maintains credit files for all customers in conformity with company credit file documentation guidelines and assists Credit Manager in periodic reviews and updating of these credit files.
• Responds to inquiries from competitors, credit bureaus and financial institutions for credit experience on mutual customers.
• Other administrative duties as assigned by leader.
• Reliable and regular attendance is expected.

Education and experience needed for this position

Candidates must meet one of the following education and/or experience requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.
• Combined/equivalent of 5 years advanced education and related experience.
• 7 years of work related experience. 

Other skills that will help you succeed

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Written and verbal communications skills.
• Decision making skills.
• Analytical skills.
• NACM, CBA or BBF designations preferred.

Your work environment and the physical aspects of the job

The work environment for this position is that of a typical office environment where the noise level is mostly quiet. This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand and sit. You may be occasionally required to lift or move up to 10 pounds.

Who we are

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is one of the nation's foremost agronomy solutions providers. We rank near the top nationally in volume and sales for crop production products, fertilizer, custom application, seed and precision agriculture, turf management, industrial weed control, forestry, aquatics and more. As a solutions provider, we help our customers make critical decisions about soil variability, nutrient and water availability, seed selection and pest management. We take pride in working with our growers beyond the sale, helping them in every aspect of their business.

Helena operates under several main businesses including Helena Industries, LLC and Diversified Applications, Inc.

Helena is a special place to be

At Helena, we are family. Our employees take care of each other and support each other at work and in their personal life. Our family-like atmosphere creates a positive work environment that allows our employees to be high-performers because they feel comfort and compassion from their leader and team. Our family-like culture is centered on our successful business model -"People...Products...Knowledge." "People" being the first for good reason. When our employees are treated right and feel cared for, our customers thrive and our business grows.

Helena's commitment to diversity and inclusion

At Helena, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all our employees feel safe, valued and have the opportunity to succeed. We embrace different backgrounds and human experiences because our customers are also diverse. When we all show deep appreciation for each other and our customers it builds trust that strengthens Helena and keeps us competitive.

Helena supports individuals with disabilities and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform job responsibilities.

Stay connected to Helena

For the latest job postings and company news, visit us at helenaagri.com/careers.

Helena is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary : $1 - $25,000