Credit & Collections ​/ AR Cash Application Specialist

Position Reporting To - Manager, AR Credit & Collections

Reporting to the Manager, AR Credit & Collections, the Credit & Collections Specialist will be responsible for performing the credit and collection functions for all operations and related entities in a fast paced, goal-oriented collections department. This position will function as the lead point of contact for matters specific to accounts receivable credit and collections.

• Manages the process of Customer Collections & account reconciliations in accordance with company policy
• Processing cash applications for BU
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• Handles all escalations of credit applications as well as setting up new customer accounts
• Process and administer credit notes related to rebates, commissions, freight claims, shortages, and other customer adjustments
• Maintain customer master data, including the setup of new customer accounts
• Administration of setting up new customers
• Perform cash application activities, ensuring timely and accurate posting of incoming payments to the accounts receivable subledger and customer accounts.
• Posting of all incoming payments to AR subledger & customer accounts
• Communication related to AR issues to Sales, Customer Service and the Credit and Collection Manager.
• Assist with ad hoc AR and Credit operational projects as required within other business units
• Other duties as assigned

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Capable of working with peers and associates from other departments in a proactive and constructive manner. High integrity and ethical standards. Excellent organizational skills and ability to establish priorities with little direction in a fast-paced environment. Attention to detail and commitment to a high degree of accuracy, including consistent, timely and objective output. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to balance multiple tasks and prioritize, ensuring timely and accurate data entry.

People oriented with the ability to establish a high degree of credibility with staff, clients and vendors Demonstrated ability to roll-up sleeves and work with team members.

Post-secondary education along with 3 to 5 years of solid credit and collection experience in a manufacturing or distribution environment.

CCP Designation or working toward a Credit and Collection designation is an asset.

Experience working in a global organization having multiple entities is desirable

Strong experience in working in a Global multi-entity environment.

Experience using SAP or a similar ERP system as an asset