Financial Analyst

• Engages in analysis of account information including determining root causes of problems/issues and propose solutions for process improvement.
• Analyze recommend and implement improvements to the Receivables Credit and Treasury functions. Identify and implement best automated solutions.
• Analyze special billing situations; propose solutions and devise and implement improvement plans (i.e. ERS EDI customers). Work with EDI and e-commerce group.
• Responsible for month-end reconciliation worksheets for various Accounts Receivable G/L accounts.
• Performs duties for specific large customers similar to an Account Analyst including cash application if necessary.
• Recommend solutions for Credit Analyst team field Sales Management and customer for credit related decisions such as opening new accounts enforcing credit limits payment terms COD decisions.
• Analyze Equifax reporting tools and assist with credit decisions for service centers and field management.
• Recommend/advise field on NSF over-for-collection and bankruptcy issues.
• Assist Trade Credit Manager and Sr. Manager of Treasury & Cash Management with special projects.
• Process and manage customer late fee process and unauthorized discount process and reporting for both. Assist field locations and customer with questions/issues.
• Responsible for managing e-mail account set-up maintenance statements and correspondence with field and customers.
• Serve as back-up for month-end internal and external reporting and bank corrections and bank error processing.

• Bachelors degree preferred minimum Associates Degree
• Minimum three (3) years experience Receivables and/or credit experience
• Analytical/Problem Solving
• Professional
• Excellent communication skills
• Proficient in Excel Word and Access
• Must live in Cleveland metro area. We are unable to provide relocation expenses
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided for this position

Founded in 1923 Applied Industrial Technologies (NYSE: AIT) is a leading value-added distributor and technical solutions provider of industrial motion fluid power flow control automation technologies and related maintenance supplies. Our leading brands specialized services and comprehensive knowledge serve MRO and OEM end users in virtually all industrial markets through our multi-channel capabilities that provide choice convenience and expertise.

Applied Industrial Technologies is built on a philosophy that puts people first. We are an equal opportunity employer and we are committed to a workforce in which we enforce fair treatment and provide growth opportunities for everyone. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of age race color national origin genetics religion gender marital status physical or mental disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws regulations and ordinances.