Accountant I - Credit Administrator

Weil Group•San Juan, PR

14d•$16

About The Position

The Credit Administrator will be responsible for maintaining accurate financial information and IT systems as well asproviding analytical support and financial information in compliance with corporate policies and governmentregulations. Responsible of maintaining sound Accounts Receivable balances and aging while fostering goodcustomer relationships, and working together with the rest of the organization and Area Financial Services (AFS).Analyze credit orders in accordance with established credit and collection policies, practices and procedures toassure maximum sales, sound receivables, and prompt conversion of receivables into cash with minimum of past due accounts.

Requirements

BA Degree in Accounting or Finance
0-2 years of experience in accounting/finance and in credit and collections.
Knowledge of general accounting cycle,business and financial principles.
Strong oral and written communication and presentation skills.
Proficient PC software (Microsoft) and various database applications.
Intermediate to advanced knowledge inExcel.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
Individual must be self-motivated with great follow-up skillsand be able to work independently.
Strong analytical skills.
Capable of handling multiple priorities.
Ability to work with minimal guidance or supervision in a time critical environment.
Ability to be flexible and quickly adapt to changing business needs and processes.
Ability to proactively and creatively solve problems.
Strong organizational skills with ability to handle various tasks; attention to detail.

Nice To Haves

Prior SAP experience stronglypreferred.

Responsibilities

Support Finance Manager and AFS in performing analysis of customer credit accounts for the affiliate, includingbut not limited to, analysis of debit and credit notes, charge-backs application, unapplied deposits, amongothers.
Responsible for maintaining customer accounts reconciled on a monthly basis (skipped invoices, differences,claim letter and others).
Responsible of presenting department reports completed, corrected and on time.
Prepare and refer customeradjustments for Abbvie’s evaluation and processing.
Seek assistance from all possible sources (sales, marketing,customer service, others) to handle delinquent accounts.
Apply the company’s credit and collection policies, practices and procedures to maintain assigned portfoliowithin specified credit lines and dollar limits.
Document and claim all unjustified customer deductions.
Contact all internal and external personnel related to assigned portfolio of customers to coordinate servicestrategies during critical situations and assure the best financial services.
Execute the established program for collections and follow-up of accounts receivable.
Refer all trouble accounts to finance manager fully documented and with evidence of collection efforts.
Discusses with manager, when necessary, questionable or special requests for credit.
Execute the establishedprogram for collections and follow-up of accounts receivable.
Supports AFS in resolving invalid or unauthorized deductions by following pending deductions procedures.
Support Finance Department in reviewing any price discrepancies identified by BPO and properly evaluating andobtaining necessary approvals for any potential Price Change in compliance with policies and procedures.
Collect and analyze rebate data on a monthly basis so as to provide information to BPO/AFS, as needed foradjusting accruals, as needed.
Reconcile any discrepancies in chargebacks with support of AFS to reconcile customer accounts on a regularbasis.
Maintain proper communication with customer on chargeback and related credit status or discrepancies.
Support Finance Manager in all relevant internal and external audits. Also supports AFS in the financial close orrelated processes, as directed by Finance Manager.
Supports management in strategic initiatives and teams, asdirected.