Acct Receiv Specialist II

Flexcon Company•Spencer, MA

12d•Remote

About The Position

DESCRIPTON SUMMARY: Performs evaluations for credit risk while maintaining sales growth without compromising Flexcon’s financial integrity. Applies the company’s credit and collection policies, practices and procedures to the credit requirements of a designated number of customer accounts within specified dollar limits or normal credit lines. Defends preferential payment actions brought by bankruptcy estates. SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Scope of Supervisory Responsibilities: N/A Character of Supervision: N/A ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Conduct customer research and analysis Provide recommendations for payment terms, credit extension and credit limits on new and existing customers Prepare and maintain various reports as needed Maintain an accurate aging report Execute processes and functions in Oracle system Identify and execute the necessary process adjustments to maintain accurate account records Send statements, emails and, make phone calls to customers Reconciliations of appropriate Cash accounts Interact with customers to resolve outstanding issues in a professional manner Tracking and resolving outstanding payment issues Recommend accounts for collection services Ensure all tax regulations are followed as they relate to certificates and exemptions Verifies and records payments made to the company and reconciles balances and maintains records. Maintains customer accounts in the accounting systems. Ensures transactions are timely and accurate, and that remittances are accurately coded and allocated Special projects as needed KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: 1. EDUCATION: Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent experience 2. EXPERIENCE: 5+ years commercial credit experience required 3. Experience in Oracle ERP system preferred 4. Proficient Skills in Microsoft Excel 5. PERSONAL CONTACTS: Has regular communication with the accounts payable, finance, purchasing staff at approximately 800 accounts, sales team, leadership team. Requires tact and diplomacy, especially when refusing to ship on open terms due to past due balances or poor credit risk evaluation. Works closely with inside and outside sales staff to analyze credit risk and investigate deductions or short payments taken by customers. 6. CONFIDENTIAL DATA: Deals with customers’ personal or corporate financial health. Privy to cash flow information and financial statements from customers. Has access to customer’s credit card numbers. 7. MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Standard office environment 8. PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT: No heavy lifting, lots of computer and telephone work 9. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: Must be proficient in MS Office (especially Excel), knowledge of General accounting Principles 10. Category #1 (Remote Employee): Employee does not require regular travel to a Flexcon facility and will require a dedicated remote office space. 11. Must be able to work overtime as needed. 12. Must be punctual, able to sustain attendance guidelines, and work hours as assigned. 13. Driving on company business is not required for this role on a frequent basis. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES: Positive and proactive attitude Customer Service Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to prioritize and multitask Strong attention to detail Able to work independently Teamwork mentality

Requirements

Bachelor of Science Degree or equivalent experience
5+ years commercial credit experience required
Proficient Skills in Microsoft Excel
Must be proficient in MS Office (especially Excel), knowledge of General accounting Principles
Must be punctual, able to sustain attendance guidelines, and work hours as assigned.
Positive and proactive attitude
Customer Service
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to prioritize and multitask
Strong attention to detail
Able to work independently
Teamwork mentality

Nice To Haves

Experience in Oracle ERP system preferred

Responsibilities

Conduct customer research and analysis
Provide recommendations for payment terms, credit extension and credit limits on new and existing customers
Prepare and maintain various reports as needed
Maintain an accurate aging report
Execute processes and functions in Oracle system
Identify and execute the necessary process adjustments to maintain accurate account records
Send statements, emails and, make phone calls to customers
Reconciliations of appropriate Cash accounts
Interact with customers to resolve outstanding issues in a professional manner
Tracking and resolving outstanding payment issues
Recommend accounts for collection services
Ensure all tax regulations are followed as they relate to certificates and exemptions
Verifies and records payments made to the company and reconciles balances and maintains records.
Maintains customer accounts in the accounting systems.
Ensures transactions are timely and accurate, and that remittances are accurately coded and allocated
Special projects as needed