Collections B2B Analyst
COLLECTIONS NORAM ANALYST
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BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE ROLE
The Collections Analyst is responsible for Portfolio management including obtaining timely invoice payments within prescribed payment terms to maximize A/R, % current, and minimize write-offs. The position can have regular contact with the client's Sales/Operations Organization, other internal client areas, and external communication with the designated client base. An analyst is expected to become the subject matter expert for the top customers collection process.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Execute collection activities, reconcile and track daily/monthly AR balance accounts with customer records
- Ensure the completeness, updates, and accuracy of invoices in the AR system (manually encoded or through interface)
- Ensure monthly/quarterly collections targets are met/exceeded.
- Communicate effectively with customers on a timely basis and provide excellent customer service regarding collection issues, discrepancies and short payments
- Perform detailed account reconciliation to identify and drive resolution of disputed receivables
- Carry out administrative activities related to collections, such as preparing adjustment vouchers, statements and letters
- Generate ad-hoc reporting as needed for Team Lead
- Collaborate with various cross-functional partners and external customers to resolve receivable issues and achieve common goals and objectives.
- Collaborate with various internal business functions such as Billing, Credit Team and Cash Application teams and external customers to resolve receivable issues and to achieve common goals and objectives
- Adherence to client’s policies and procedures
- Attend client meeting to discuss debtor performance and address issues as required
- Serve as an escalation point of contact to act on reconciling accounts to customer statements.
- Escalate unresolved issues to management timely in accordance with escalation policies and follow through on the issues until final resolution.
QUALIFICATIONS & KEY SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Bachelor's degree (exclusive)
- 2/3 years of experience in Finance/Collections (exclusive)
- Collections Calling experience required (exclusive)
- Fluent in English, Strong communication skills (exclusive)
- Good working knowledge of an ERP system; ORACLE experience would be an advantage
- Excellent working knowledge of MS Office
- Adaptable to learn new processes, concepts, and skills
- Demonstrates the ability to work as part of a team
- Able to work under time pressure, able to prioritise workload and meet strict deadlines.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Positive attitude and flexible, especially in the period of month/quarter/year-end closing
WORKING CONDITIONS:
- Moderate to no travel depending on project involvement
- Overtime and On-Call may be required
- Local holidays are observed
WHAT WE OFFER
- Health and Life Insurance
- Accenture days, 3 additional vacation days
- On site doctor
- Birthday leave
Heredia
San Jose
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