Acct Receiv Specialist II

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