Credit & Collections Specialist
EnerSys
Bellingham, WA
JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time, Employee
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Policies, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Receivable Management, Accounts Receivable Processing, Aging Analysis, Best Practices, Billing, Business-to-Business (B2B), Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Corporate Policies, Credit Analysis, Credit Risk, Credit and Collections, Cross-Functional, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Field Sales, Finance, Interpersonal Skills, Journal Entries, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Assembly, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Past Due Accounts, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Resolve Customer Issues, Risk Analysis, Sales, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), System Integration (SI), Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Bellingham, WA
POSTED
30+ days ago
EnerSys is a global leader in stored energy solutions for industrial applications. We have over thirty manufacturing and assembly plants worldwide servicing over 10,000 customers in more than 100 countries. Worldwide headquarters are located in Reading, PA, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia. We complement our extensive line of Motive Power and Energy Systems with a full range of integrated services and systems. With sales and service locations throughout the world, and over 100 years of battery experience, EnerSys is the power/full solution for stored DC power products.
Job Purpose
Reporting to the Accounts Receivable Supervisor the Credit & Collections Specialist is a crucial role in the accounts receivable process. This role requires timely collections of outstanding receivables while ensuring high levels of accuracy and customer service in a B2B environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Customer Management: Provide excellent customer service by addressing inquiries, resolving issues, and ensuring resolution of discrepancies to maintain a high level of customer satisfaction.
Process Improvements: Provide continuous improvements to the AR process to reduce days' sales outstanding(DSO), accelerate cash collections and create efficiencies. Contribute to the development and implementation of best practices within the accounts receivable function.
Reporting: Prepare reports on accounts receivable including aging analysis and recommendations for improvements.
Compliance: Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and relevant regulations. Stay informed about changes in accounting standards and communicate any potential impacts. Provide support to SOX Compliance requirements.
Credit and Collections Management: Assess credit risk, monitor credit terms, and collaborate with regional Manager. Implement effective collection strategies to minimize overdue accounts and reduce bad debt.
Teamwork:Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Customer Service, Sales and Field services to ensure alignment of processes and effective communication.
Prepare: Adjustments such as write-offs and journal entries in accordance with best practices and company policies. Account reconciliations, manual invoices, customer correspondence and adjustments as required.
Support other members of Finance team on an Ad hoc basis.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualificatons:
1-3 years progressive work experience in an Accounts Receivable or collection's role
High School diploma or equivalent
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skill
Proficiency with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams)
Willingness to dig into details; inquisitive in pursuing further understanding/clarity on behind-the-scenes workings with own initiative
Ability to interact with staff, customers, and representatives in a professional manner
Ability to work on multiple ERP systems simultaneously
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in accounting, finance, or related fields
Experience in credit and collections in B2B markets
Experience working in a large ERP software environment and corporate accounting environment
General Job Requirements
This position will work in an office setting, expect minimal physical demands.
EnerSys provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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