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Accounts receivable credit collections specialist

Accounts receivable credit collections specialist

RandstadBuffalo, NY, United States
1 day ago
Job type
  • Permanent
Job description

Are you a highly analytical finance professional with a knack for managing risk and ensuring financial compliance? A leading, globally recognized food company is seeking a motivated and experienced Temporary Accounts Receivable, Credit, and Collections Specialist to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity to leverage your expertise in a dynamic, high-volume environment. Required Skills & Experience

  • Education : A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business is required. A 2-year degree in a related field with relevant experience may be considered, but a 4-year degree is strongly preferred.
  • Experience : 3+ years of progressive experience in accounts receivable, collections, and credit management.
  • Core Competencies :

Understanding of intermediate accounting principles.

  • Demonstrated ability to research, analyze, and resolve complex financial problems.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities effectively.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Teams).
  • Ability to support cross-functional teams, including Invoicing and Trade.

    • Preferred Skills

  • Working knowledge of SAP (System Applications and Products).
  • Experience with SAP 4 Hana.
  • Familiarity with the collections and credit software HighRadius.

    • salary : $23 - $33 per hour

    shift : First

    work hours : 8 AM - 5 PM

    education : Associate

    Responsibilities

    Accounts Receivable and Governance :

  • Ensure the Accounts Receivable (AR) team follows established policies and procedures, providing governance and constructive feedback based on data analysis.
  • Prepare reporting metrics for the AR team for monthly close.
  • Manage the functionality of customer-specific rules within our collection software ($\ext$), creating tickets when needed.
  • Approve customer reimbursements for credit balances (within set limits) and handle necessary transaction reversals.
  • Play a key role in the month-end close process for Accounts Receivable.

    • Credit and Collections :

  • Assign and monitor credit risk for new and existing key customers, including assessing country risk for international accounts.
  • Act as the escalation point for the shared services organization ($\ext$) to resolve complex aged items by researching issues across various functional areas.
  • Monitor key customer balances, collect credit intelligence, and take appropriate action.
  • Identify, resolve, and document issues on customer accounts.
  • Review and release orders for key and international customers (may require occasional support outside of normal business hours).
  • Manage negotiable payment instruments and provide direct support to the $\ext$ team.

    • Skills

  • Accounts Receivable
  • Credit & Collections
  • Reporting
  • Credit Risk
  • Month-End Close
  • Aging Receivables

    • Qualifications

  • Years of experience : 2 years
  • Experience level : Experienced

    • Randstad is a world leader in matching great people with great companies. Our experienced agents will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temporary-to-permanent or permanent opportunities, no one works harder for you than Randstad.

    Equal Opportunity Employer : Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

    At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact HRsupport@randstadusa.com.

    Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including : medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

    This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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