Credit & Accounting Specialist

Campari Group today is a major player in the global branded spirits industry, with a portfolio of over 50 premium and super premium brands, marketed and distributed in over 190 markets around the world, with leading positions in Europe and the Americas.

Headquartered in Milan, Italy, Campari Group owns 25 plants worldwide and has its own distribution network in 26 countries, and employs approximately 4,700 people.

Shares of the parent company Davide Campari - Milano N.V. are listed on the Italian Stock Exchange since 2001. Campari Group is today the sixth-largest player worldwide in the premium spirits industry.

Position Summary

The Credit & Accounting Specialist is responsible for managing customer credit risk, supporting cash collection activities, ensuring timely application of incoming payments, and maintaining accurate accounts receivable records for US, Global Travel Retail and Partnership Markets Customers. The role partners closely with Sales, Customer Service and Supply Chain teams to support healthy cash flow, minimize bad debt exposure, and ensure compliance with company credit policies.

The successful candidate combines strong analytical skills with excellent business partnering capabilities and is comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment with multiple customers, distributors, and third-party partners.

Responsibilities

Credit Management

• Perform credit reviews for new and existing customers.
• Analyze customer financial statements, trade references, credit agency reports, and payment history.
• Recommend and maintain customer credit limits in line with company policies.
• Monitor customer credit exposure and proactively identify financial risks.
• Escalate high-risk accounts and recommend corrective actions.
• Support annual and periodic credit reviews.

Accounts Receivable & Collections

• Monitor customer aging and deferred discounts open positions with customers.
• Contact customers regarding overdue balances and resolve payment disputes.
• Coordinate collection efforts with internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Prepare weekly and monthly collection status reports.
• Support bad debt reserve analysis and write-off recommendations.
• Maintain accurate collection notes and customer communications.

Cash Application & Reporting

• Investigate and resolve unapplied cash and deduction balances.
• Support month-end closing activities related to bailment markets.
• Collaborate with Treasury and Accounting teams regarding cash receipts, direct payments (EFT) and bank transactions.
• Prepare aging analyses, DSO reports, and credit exposure reports.
• Review and validate monthly commissions and shipment reports

Master Data & Process Support

• Maintain business partners master data and assist in the implementation and improvement of Master Data processes.
• Support internal and external audits.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience

• 2-4 years of Accounts Receivable, Credit, or Accounting experience.
• Experience within Beverage, Wine & Spirits, or Distribution industries preferred.

Technical Skills and Languages

• SAP experience required (FI-AR, Credit Management, OTC processes).
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Must speak English and Spanish fluently (required)

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

The expected base salary for this position ranges from $78,675-104,900. Salary offers are based on a wide range of factors and considerations. In addition to base salary and a generous employee benefits package, employees are eligible to receive a discretionary bonus.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

At Campari Group we believe in building more value together, thus we see diversity in all forms as a source of enrichment. Our employment policies and practices ensure that we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment without regard to any individual’s race, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or characteristics or expression, political affiliation or activity, age, veteran status, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Campari Group believes that fair compensation and equal opportunities are crucial for employees’ well-being, empowerment, and engagement.  Our efforts to ensure fair pay have earned us the Fair Pay Certification by Fair Pay Workplace, an independent organization dedicated to dismantling pay disparities based on gender, race and their intersection.

Note to applicants:

Your application will be assessed based on your abilities, expertise, general knowledge and experience, not because of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information you may possess. You must not disclose to Campari Group any such information. In the event that you are asked a question that cannot be answered without disclosure of any confidential, proprietary or trade secret information (including from a current or prior employer or their vendors or customers), you must decline to answer the question.

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