Financial Analyst

Description: Responsible for daily cash management, credit processing, data analysis and reporting, and other duties that support the finance function.Primary Responsibilities:Cash ManagementReceipts:Deposit customer check payments at the bankConvert customers to electronic payments and report on progressMonitor, report, and follow up on status of past due invoicesPayments:Coordinate with internal partners to set up electronic payments where availableDetermine and instruct daily electronic payments to vendorsSend out remittance advices for payments to vendorsSet up electronic payments in online bankingReview vendor statements to ensure accuracy and timeliness of paymentsCoordinate with Supply department to ensure accelerated payment guidelines metGenerate cash flow forecasts as necessary to facilitate paymentsCredit ProcessingProcess customer credit applications (deliver applications and track completed responses & deliver and track corresponding bank and trade references)Complete credit references for customersGenerate days-to-pay reports for both customers and vendors to assess creditMonitor credit limits with vendors and make business cases for increasesData Analysis and ReportingPrepare monthly financial, sales, revenue, profitability, and product performance reportsAnalyze financial trends, customer payment activity, and year-over-year performance to support business decisionsPrepare special financial reports and analyses as needed to support management decision-makingQualifications:0-2 years professional experienceFinance, Accounting, or related bachelor’s degree from accredited institutionProficient with Excel, Power BI and other Microsoft Office applicationsFamiliarity with Dynamics 365 or Salesforce a plusIntense focus on data accuracy and strong analytical skillsetImpressive communication and organizational skillsSelf-starter with ability to prioritize and multitaskCompany Overview:Radchem Products, Inc. is a chemical distribution company located in the southwest Chicago suburbs. We relocated to a brand-new office near Naperville, IL in the summer of 2023. We have a tight knit team that continues to hit new milestones – we have a distribution network across North America that cracked an industry top 100 list in 2020 at 97, and placed 46 in 2025. From 2023-2025, we have also been recognized by the Alliance of Chemical Distribution as one of a few outstanding member companies deserving of honorable mention for its Responsible Distribution Excellence Award.Benefits:Medical & dental insurance and vision coverageLife insurance and STD/LTD insurancePaid vacation, holidays, and personal/sick daysSimplified Employee Pension (SEP) PlanHeavily discounted membership rates to athletic clubsHybrid work model