Credit & Collection Specialist Position Available In Orange, Florida

Credit & Collection Specialist
Orlando, Florida (On-Site)
Contract
Job Description
Credit & Collection Specialist

Pay Rate:

$30/hour on W2

Contract Length:

12 months

Location:

Orlando, FL 32822 (Onsite)
Raise is currently hiring a Credit & Collection Specialist on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader.
Overview
The Collection and Credit Specialist maintains the interface between the customers, AR Accounting, Operation and Sales team.
Responsible for timely collections of all account receivable balances, credit management (including but not limiting to maintaining credit management tools, customer credit limit, etc.), supporting bad debt calculation/analysis, preparing periodic account aging/AR Tracking and Payment Details report, as well as maintaining internal/external customer contact.
Responsible for cash collection and credit management for the Aviation Global Services and company Component Corporation businesses.
Responsibilities
Responsible for collection of customer accounts, from both internal and external customers.
Ensure timely collection of all accounts receivable balances as well as defining the methods of collection by the development of collection processes and procedures.
Utilize GETPAID software to aid in the collection process.
Utilize COFANet to support customer credit limit validation process.
Identifying credit and collection issues that need to be addressed.
Communicating such finding with AR Accounting (including but not limiting to cash application, correction JE, etc.) and/or CSR (including but not limiting to credit memo creation, etc.)
Following up the above collection issues with AR Accounting and/or CSR team.
Sending missing invoices to customers.
Maintain customer contact through calls, e-mail or customer portals for improving customer payment status on past due invoices and follow-up on a regular basis.
Review, analyze and release pending sales orders from credit/shipment hold in compliance with Company Credit Policy.
Maintains and updates customer master and credit data in SAP with current customer information.
Review with relevant stakeholders on semi-annual basis to ensure appropriate credit line is setup in SAP and in the Company Credit Policy.
Support customer service and program teams to resolve all customer disputes related to receivable collections.
Support AR Accounting team to analyze, calculate and record bad debt in accordance with Company Policy.
Support the preparation of weekly and month end AR Tracking and Payment Details report.
Participate in bi-weekly Cash Drum meeting and discussion.
Support AR Accounting team in Internal Control Questionnaires process.
Action any additional duties and projects as assigned.
Assists in implementation of tools and processes, as required.
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting with 3-5 years of relevant accounting/finance, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Prior experience with collections, collection tools, invoicing, account reconciliation required.
Financial Systems (i.e. SAP) experience preferred.
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office) including Microsoft Excel experience required.
Ability to handle multiple projects and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to work independently and self-motivated.
Ability to receive general instructions on what is to be done, limitations, expected deadlines, and priority.
Takes initiative and be proactive in carrying out assignments/responsibility independently while open to receives additional specific instructions from Management.
Excellent judgment, planning and organizational skills.
Analytical rigor and detail orientation.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s Degree in Finance or Accounting.
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