Credit and Accounts Receivable Specialist

Stäubli•Duncan, SC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Credit and Accounts Receivable Specialist manages the customer portfolio and helps mitigate Stäubli’s financial risk by overseeing credit limits, accounts receivable insurance, and tax exemptions. The role reports to the Finance Manager, North America. It is based at the Duncan, South Carolina office, with a hybrid schedule available after 90 days depending on department needs and workload; the Finance Manager assigns the schedule regularly.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Business or Accounting.
Four to five years of experience in accounts receivable or credit management.
Previous experience in customer management.
Previous experience with an ERP system; SAP is a plus.
Familiarity with Excel and spreadsheets.
Ability to work with tight deadlines.
Ability to communicate effectively in English.
Ability to interact with and adjust to different cultures and work environments.
Able to sit at a desk and work on a computer for periods of time.
Able to lift, push, pull, and carry objects, including lifting up to 25 pounds at times.
Dexterity and accuracy to operate equipment.

Nice To Haves

SAP experience.

Responsibilities

Validate customer accounts from the financial side at the request of Customer Service.
Update customer payment terms and payment methods, including ACH, wire transfer, and check, as needed.
Assist with customer requests for refunds, invoices, statements, and payment processing.
Release orders and assist with urgent order releases.
Reconcile customer accounts using journal entries, credits, or invoices.
Assist Sales with account reconciliations and collection of past-due balances.
Manage credit activities, including creating Coface policies, managing notifications, and sending internal requests.
Apply tax certificates and tax credits to exempt customer accounts.
Manage collections and dunning.
Organize, filter, and respond to incoming messages in the Usa.accounting inbox, including statement and invoice requests.
Process credit card payments.
Prepare accounts receivable aging reports and graphics for KPIs.
Adhere to safety, quality, and environmental standards.