Credit Collections Specialist

Credit Collections Specialist

The Credit Collections Specialist is responsible for the Accounts Receivable and Credit functions within the Valmont Shared Services Accounting Department. The Credit Collections Specialist possesses the technical aptitude and ability to effectively identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. The ability to communicate effectively with various levels throughout the organization, as well as, with external customers is essential. A comprehensive understanding of ERP / Accounting systems and reports is required to track various transactions pertaining to a particular customer or invoice, to ensure payments are received accurately and on a timely basis. The incumbent must be aware of customer status for special situations when payments are delayed. The Credit Collections Specialist must understand the process of establishing new customer accounts, as well as review the existing customer accounts. The ability to analyze customer trade data, credit reports and financial statements is essential. The incumbent must be comfortable giving credit limit recommendations based on the information gathered during the credit review process. This position will also have Accounts Receivable functions. The incumbent will be responsible for applying payments timely and accurately, working with multiple sites to transfer funds and communicate that information, and balancing it all on a regular basis.

Essential Functions :

• This individual contributor position reports into the Credit Manager and has no direct or indirect reports.
• No travel requirements.
• Process credit applications.
• Upload external invoices for tracking purposes.
• Process and review third party invoices.
• Maintain accuracy and integrity of customer data files.
• Respond timely to customers concerns and credit inquiries.
• Correctly input all related data, i.e., account numbers, invoice numbers, invoice dates, etc.
• Communicate effectively with customers to address past due accounts (verbally and orally).
• Research mismatched receipts and other discrepancies, as identified.

Other Important Details about the Role :

Required Qualifications of Every Candidate :

Highly Qualified Candidates Will Also Possess These Qualifications :

Benefits

Valmont does not discriminate against any employee or applicant in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, veteran status, disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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