Overview: This position will report directly to the Account Receivables & Credit & Collections Manager. This is a challenging hands-on position in which the individual will be asked to work on multiple projects in a given time which will have tight deadlines. It is an exciting position for an individual who wants to work for a fast paced international company and grow in the corporate accounting field while experiencing the full breadth of the accounting function. Responsibilities: Carry out billing, collection, account statement reconciliations, and reporting activities according to specific deadlines. Ability to follow guidelines and procedures, and maintain an up-to-date status on collections in the ERP SystemExperience interpreting customers contracts/agreements.To generate and prepare Invoice package, which includes Purchase Order and all supporting documentation required for billing. Ability to document specific customers needs and requirements and ensure those requirements are met. To perform annual credit reviews for assigned regional accounts by maintaining accounts receivable customer files, including analyzing and reviewing current credit lines and preparing various reports for management To monitor all payments are applied to their respective invoices and according to customers instructions. To research and solve payment discrepancies To produce monthly statements of accounts to all customersAbility to research and resolve disputed items, account reconciliations, prepare appropriate adjustments, Credit requests and follow up with customer on disputed items in a timely manner. Will need to:Interact with the customer on a regular basis to build a meaningful working relationship. This requires contacting the customer via phone and not just by email.Follow up customer conversations with email regarding actions, etc.Identify the reasons of payment delay, if any, and work with customer to ensure that payments are made by the due date. Contact customers to ensure that they have received the invoices, account statements, products etc. to ensure that there are no issues with the invoice.Follow up with customer if and when invoices are not paid by the agreed terms and conditions. Monitor customer account details for short-payments, delayed payments and other irregularities Arrange for debt repayment schedules with Sales and Finance management based on customers financial situationsStrong understanding of collections processes, well versed in Accounts Receivable procedures Solid understanding of basic accounting, cash application processing and general customer account maintenanceExperience handling Letters of Credit a plusAbility to prepare cash forecast report on a monthly basis and generate aging analysisSet up monthly regional collection meetings with Sales & Finance management; prepare meeting summaries and follow up on action items.Ability to create a variety of ad-hoc reportsAssist General Ledger team with AR-related items during monthly close Qualifications: Requirements: 3+ years AR/Collection experienceCollege Degree in Business related disciplineProficient with all Microsoft Office applications, including strong Excel skillsOracle accounting system experience a plusSAP accounting system experience a plusSales ForceAbility to meet deadlines and multitask. Team player, attention to detail and accuracy, decisive, proactive Excellent organization skills and ability to manage multiple priorities Customer-service oriented and excellent interpersonal skills Problem-solving, negotiation and decision making skills Excellent communication skills Ability to Manage time effectively and adapt quickly to changing priorities