Credit Accountant Europe

At Burton, we are a purpose-led brand rooted in snowboarding and the outdoors. We fight for the future of our people, planet, and sport. We aim to maximize our positive social impact and minimize our negative environmental impact while delivering high-quality performance products.

As a global leader in snowboarding, we're committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion for the long-term health of our company, sport, and community. Through these efforts, we aim to make snowboarding and the outdoors accessible to all.

The Breakdown:

Starting in June 2024 we are currently looking for a Credit Accountant for our headquarters in Europe. The responsibilities involve a mix of financial management, communication, and coordination within the team. The Credit Accountant manages accounts receivables for assigned countries, reconciles customer accounts, releases blocked deliveries, contacts customers with lower internal credit ratings, monitors early warning signs of payment problems while maintaining a positive relationship with our customers.

What You Get to Do:

• Responsible for managing the accounts receivables for the assigned countries
• Work independently and set priorities between e-Commerce and Wholesale customers´ instances
• Support the credit check process by contacting the customers with lower internal credit rating in order to obtain additional securities and/or to agree on payment plans or other payment terms
• Responsible for keeping track and releasing blocked deliveries
• Monitor and post incoming payments and reconcile customer accounts on a daily basis
• Keep track of the open items and perform dunning procedures according to schedule
• Follow up on dealers from the time of delivery until the payment of the amounts due and report
• Monitor early warning signs regarding payment problems of customers and ensure early and quick follow up
• Report uncollectable receivables to the direct supervisor for handing over to collection
• Prepare cash projections according to the specified deadlines and maintain other reports that are in use within credit
• Build a positive relationship to all customers
• Cooperate with other team members

What You'll Bring to the Team:

• Proficient in use of Excel
• Excellent written and oral communications with proven ability to communicate with all levels including management and external parties in English. German knowledge preferred, but not necessary.
• Outstanding organizational skills with demonstrated ability to prioritize workload and attention to detail
• 2 or more years of experience in accounting is a plus but not necessary
• Experience with credit card transactions and merchant services preferred

What We would Love to Offer You:

• A strategic position at a B-Corp certified company and the global market leader in the snowboard lifestyle industry
• Very good team spirit, flat hierarchies, shared outdoor activities and space to learn & develop
• A multinational team, in a modern and pet friendly office, located in the heart of the Alps
• Flexible working hours and work location
• Competitive, rewarding compensation package, depending on your qualifications and experience
• Many other additional benefits including product discounts, outdoor days, a seasonal snowboard, gym membership, season pass contribution, company events, etc.

We look forward to receiving your English CV and cover letter online.

Please note that applications without a CV cannot be considered.

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