Collection Specialist

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Job Description Job description: M-F 8:30am -5:00pm Business Casual dress code This position will report to the Collections Manager and will coordinate and support the execution of the Accounts Receivable Collection process for the United States Animal Health customer portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

Support supervisor on day-to-day activities and deliverables of the US Collections Portfolio Responsible for Collections for the United States which include:

• Daily engagement with Key Account Customers
• Manage and execute Dunning Process
• Follow up on disputes, deductions, late payments, issues which delay payment of invoice etc.
• Liaise with Customer Service group to enhance Customer experience by resolving timely open queries
• Coordinate and support the preparation of periodic and ad-hoc reports for areas related to the assigned B2B Customer Collection portfolio as requested by management
• Proactively identify issues and risks within the applicable areas and support their timely resolution by escalating issues to the Collections Lead as required
• Liaise with the Credit Risk team daily on customer issues relating to order holds, delinquency financial concerns
• Assist Collections Lead and Global Director to identify and implement process improvement initiatives and best practices
• Leverage related systems and follow procedures to ensure robust compliance environment with SOX, internal controls, accounting policies and procedures. Experience:
• 2-5 years of experience working in Accounts Receivable B2B Collections experience
• Basic computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel and Access)
• ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Polaris) preferred
• Previous experience working in large multinational firm or Animal Health/Pharmaceutical industry or Medical Device (preferred, not required) Key Attributes of this role:
• Capable of working independently and applying analytical skills in the collection processes
• Experience in handling high volume account portfolios and balancing multiple priorities
• Ability to work in culturally diverse teams
• Customer focused with excellent interpersonal and communication skills Education: Undergraduate degree in Finance /Accounting preferred

Qualifications

Experience:

• 2-5 years of experience working in Accounts Receivable B2B Collections experience
• Basic computer skills (e.g. Microsoft Word, Excel and Access)
• ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Polaris) preferred
• Previous experience working in large multinational firm or Animal Health/Pharmaceutical industry or Medical Device (preferred, not required) Education: Undergraduate degree in Finance /Accounting preferred Additional Information All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.