AR and Credit Analyst Contractor

Job Description

It’s an exciting time to be at Infoblox. Named a Top 25 Cyber Security Company by The Software Report and one of Inc. magazine’s Best Workplaces for 2020, Infoblox is the leader in cloud-first networking and security services. Our solutions empower organizations to take full advantage of the cloud to deliver network experiences that are inherently simple, scalable, and reliable for everyone. Infoblox customers are among the largest enterprises in the world and include 70% of the Fortune 500, and our success depends on bright, energetic, talented people who share a passion for building the next generation of networking technologies—and having fun along the way.

We are looking for an AR and Credit Analyst Contractor (6 months) to join our Finance team (Pacific Time Zone, remote US). In this role, you will perform credit evaluations, analyze trends, interpret financials, process one-time over the credit limit requests and recommend mitigating credit risks among our customers. The primary focus of this position is finding the right balance between maximizing collection goals and credit risk management to support the company objectives while protecting the biggest asset of Infoblox – Accounts Receivable. You will collaborate with internal departments (sales, Channels, Quote to Cash function teams) and customers to improve the status of delinquent accounts and minimize the credit risk to the company. As necessary, depending on team structure, you will perform customer account reconciliations and proactively manage past-due account situations.

You are the ideal candidate if you have financial statement analysis and interpretation expertise. You enjoy working independently and multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment and want to support Infoblox’s Finance organization.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct in-depth analysis and interpretation of financial statements
• Calculate liquidity ratios and identify audit opinions and other items that may be relevant in the financial notes
• Perform fundamental analysis as necessary
• Evaluate credit risks and make recommendations regarding clients’ business proposals based on Infoblox’s credit policy
• Develop and foster strong working relationships with all key stakeholders
• Coach and mentor team members
• Propose recommendations for one-off exceptions based on Infoblox's credit policy
• Drive collaboration with internal stakeholders, including the Sales team and Channels, to manage the pipeline and formulate collection strategies to maximize cash collections
• Analyze trends and identify opportunities for process improvements within the team
• Perform collection efforts and develop collection strategies to resolve delinquent accounts
• Collaborate with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve disputes on invoices, delinquent payments, and others
• Generate reports and analysis of data, such as collection forecast, pipeline report generation, and others as assigned
• Assist the senior manager in ad-hoc tasks and special projects as requested

What you’ll bring:

• 2+ years of experience in accounting or auditing, credit analysis, or related experience
• Impeccable analysis and interpretation skills with financial statements, ratios, and concepts
• Ability to identify opportunities to increase accuracy and optimize resources, and recommend and implement solutions
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, Macros etc.)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of SOX and accounting and auditing standards
• Customer/partner management skills
• High level of independence, accountability, teamwork, good judgment, and attention to detail in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment
• Results-oriented mindset, with a proven ability to perform accurately yet efficiently under time-pressured situations
• Experience with large ERP systems, preferably Oracle 11i and/or Fusion, a plus
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Must live in the Pacific Time Zone
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field

What success looks Like:

• Thoroughly understand the accounts receivable and credit evaluation process
• Own and complete tasks assigned to you
• Provide reliable support to management with accurate analysis of financial statements and recommendations of appropriate credit limits
• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders in the Sales, Finance, Legal, and Marketing departments
• Develop and execute quality collection strategies to improve cash flow and customer payment behaviors

Why Infoblox?

We’ve created a culture that embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion and rewards innovation, curiosity, and creativity. We achieve remarkable results by working together in a supportive environment that focuses on continuous learning and embraces change. So, whether you’re a software engineer, marketing manager, customer care pro, or product specialist, you belong here, where you will have the opportunity to grow and develop your career. Check out what it’s like to be a Bloxer. We think you’ll be excited to join our team.