Accounts Receivable and Collections Specialist

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The Accounts Receivable and Collections Specialist is responsible for both routine and non-routine, moderately complex accounting functions following appropriate procedures for timely and accurate preparation.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Work with the client and appropriate internal stakeholders to collect open trade invoices by due date to ensure positive cashflow.
• Engage stakeholders as needed to address any issues associated with invoice collections.
• Resolve questions associated with open invoices.
• Have solid understanding of financial systems/processes/policies/accounting principles to ensure compliance with credit policies
• Take appropriate training to ensure ongoing knowledge.
• Approve tax exemptions by customer and state.
• Work with Tax Department on tax inquiries.
• Manage a customer account portfolio
• Provide internal credit approvals for you customer portfolio
• Offers opinions regarding financial strength and credit worthiness of customers
• Monitors financial position of established accounts, and brings irregularities to the attention of the Credit Manager
• Prioritizes credit reviews for existing accounts
• Assists Cash Clerks in posting customer payments
• Offers opinions regarding financial strength and credit worthiness of customers
• Process check requests for customer refunds, account allocations and general clean-up.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field (Business Management, Finance, or Accounting). Work experience may be considered in lieu of degree.
• Broad knowledge in the field of finance/accounting.
• Knowledge and understanding of customer base and industries serviced; strong writing, math/analytics, business English and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to establish excellent rapport with upper management, corporate employees, branch employees, and customers using proper phone etiquette and other effective interpersonal skills.
• Strong PC skills with knowledge in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Power BI, also the ability to learn MRC Global specific and customer's software.
• Strong listening and communication skills; strong multi-tasking, organizational, and time management skills to prioritize required duties and ensure timely delivery of information; detail oriented and assertive. Ability to work as part of collaborative teams.
• Ability to contribute to the quality process by learning new procedures and functions as needed.

WHY WORK WITH US?

• We like to take care of business and have fun doing it!
• We offer health, dental, vision, life, and more as a comprehensive benefits package.
• Don’t you want to work with awesome people?

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Required travel up to 10%.

This position is not considered a safety sensitive position.

The Job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

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