Sep 23, 2012

Senior Credit and Collection Specialist

Base Pay :  $45,000 - $55,000 /Year Employee Type :  Full-Time Industry :  Furniture Manages Others :  No Job Type :  Accounting Education :  4 Year Degree Experience :  At least 5 year(s) Travel :  Negligible Relocation Covered :  No Post Date :  9/23/2012 Contact Information Ref ID : cr&coll  Description

 

About the Job

The primary role of the Sr. Credit & Collection Specialist is to monitor and resolve outstanding Accounts Receivables through the use of effective collection techniques. The Sr. Credit & Collections Specialist will interface with internal and external clients and levels of management therefore, effective interpersonal and communication skills are critical. Ability to work independently, display effective analytical and research skills and use a high degree of initiative and creativity to continuously review and improve processes to assure that collection efforts are strategic in nature all in an effort to reduce DSOs.

Additional responsibilities will include:
•Prepare and analyze weekly / monthly A/R aging reports and reconcile AR module to GL

•Post Sales and CR journals to the G/L in Quickbooks
•Perform active collections by continuously monitoring client account balances, writing collection letters statements; contacting clients by phone and email
•Investigate delinquent accounts, Interface with Billing Coordinator Sales Representatives, Controller, Business Owners, and/or other support departments as needed to bring prompt resolution to non-payment issues
•Prepare and Maintain weekly AR Aging reports for management on credit/collections status and/or client intent to pay
•Perform client credit checks and prepare and analyze monthly client watch report
•Post Cash Receipts and reconcile AR module to bank account on a weekly / monthly basis.
•Prepare monthly cash forecast report
•Review Account Receivable balances on a routine basis and resolve issues with unapplied receipts or unapplied credit memos.
•Prepare refund requests and post to AR module
•Review credit memo requests to assure compliance and follow through to signature
•Post Credit Memos to AR module on a weekly / monthly basis
•Other Adhoc reporting or tasks may be assigned as needed

 

 Requirements

Who we're looking for
Bachelors or associates in Accounting or Business discipline or equivalent education and experience.
• 5 plus years of experience in Credit & Collections or Accounts Receivable
• Furniture industry experience a plus
• Minimum1 year experience in a leadership role, but not a managerial role.

Business to business collections experience
• Excellent communication skills and ability to develop and maintain good relationships
• Ability to work independently, organize and prioritize work to meet deadlines
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Adobe and Quickbooks

About our business
Leading importer and distributor of home furnishings with Corporate offices in East Brunswick, NJ offering a pleasant work environment, competitive salary and benefits.
 



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