Credit & Collection Specialist

Overview

Position Summary:

Werfen is looking for a Credit & Collections Specialist that has previous experience working for a company in the manufacturing industry. Candidates with previous experience or aspire to mentor and lead others will be highly considered for this role as well as those candidates that have experience with SAP. Primary responsibility is timely collection of company receivables.  Assesses the credit worthiness of existing customers to ensure establishment of appropriate credit limits and terms.  Works closely with other members of the Finance Department to consistently seek ways to improve the company's cash flow.  

Responsibilities

Key Accountabilities: 

• Collection of an assigned portfolio of accounts: Customer calls, e-Mails, letters and in person visits will be required to ensure timely collection of receivables.
• Assesses existing credit lines to ensure that lines are consistent with customer payment habits.
• Reviews customer balance sheet and income statements as necessary to recommend credit line changes to the Senior Credit and Collection Analyst.
• Works closely with Customer Service to ensure timely resolution of customer issues.
• Proactively reviews procedures and provides management with process improvement opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned e.g. cash posting, monthly reporting, ordering of supplies, etc.

Budget managed (if applicable): N/A

Internal Networking/Key Relationships:

• To be determined based on department needs

Skills & Capabilities:

• Familiarity with spreadsheet analysis, Windows environments and mainframe or platform-based software
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proactive, problem solving approach

Qualifications

Min Knowledge & Experience Required for the Position:

• Bachelor's degree preferably in finance related area or equivalent experience
• Minimum of 1-year experience in the Credit/Collections field

International Mobility Required: no

Travel Requirements: 

• <5% of time