Join our dynamic financial team as a professional dedicated to overseeing our company's credit and collections strategies. This pivotal role ensures customer payments are received promptly, balancing financial risks, evaluating credit applications, and keeping track of outstanding invoices. Collaborating with Sales, Marketing, and Finance, you'll set credit terms, enforce policies, and drive cash flow enhancement.
We're seeking someone with sharp problem-solving skills and a keen eye for detail, who communicates effectively and is passionate about maintaining excellent relationships with clients.
**Role Duties:**
- Assess credit applications and analyze financial details and credit histories.
- Set and revise customer credit limits to align with company policies.
- Maintain a vigilant watch over customer accounts to flag and manage credit risk.
**Collections and Receivables:**
- Diligently track overdue accounts and initiate communications via phone, email, and written reminders.
- Foster positive ties while negotiating payment schemes.
- Coordinate with collection agencies or legal support when necessary.
- Resolve billing issues efficiently to ensure payment continuity.
**Payments & Records:**
- Input billing data systematically and ensure accurate recording in our accounting systems.
- Verify and tally invoices against purchase orders and vendor statements.
- Ensure payments (checks, wires) align with outstanding dues.
- Uphold precise records of customer and vendor transactions.
**Analysis & Documentation:**
- Conduct thorough reconciliations on customer and vendor accounts, verifying the accuracy of financial documents.
- Generate reports, including aging and collections status, as requested.
- Update and organize accounting journals as needed.
**General Operations:**
- Address customer queries promptly via phone or email communication.
- Analyze discrepancies in accounting data and take corrective measures.
- Utilize Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
- Liaise with various departments to ensure cohesive operations.
**Required Skills:**
- Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field (preferred).
- Experience in credit, collections, or accounts receivable roles.
- Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel; familiarity with ERP systems is a plus.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.