Responsible for collections for all Minitab customers, including payment-term requests and responding to customer inquiries. Serve as back-up for other Accounts Receivable functions.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Primarily responsible for Collections and Payment term tasks for all Minitab customers globally:
Perform direct collections activities on past-due amounts
Prepare aging reports, including days-sales-outstanding
Respond to payment-term requests
Update Customer Relationship Management and Great Plains systems for those accounts going on/off credit hold
Serve as back-up for Accounts Receivable responsibilities for global Minitab operations (25% of job responsibility):
Process invoicing of daily sales orders within the financial accounting system
Ensure orders processed with exceptions are in compliance with Company policy
Record cash receipts and apply funds to the appropriate customer account
Serve as the primary back-up for processing returns/credits of sales orders within the financial accounting system
Respond to A/R related customer inquiries
Submit invoices to customers via online portals
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate with manager to ensure transaction work is prioritized and on time.
Provide departmental audit support as required.
Cross-train in other transaction areas and for backup purposes as needed.
Participate in special projects as directed.
EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, AND EXPERIENCE
5+ years successful collections experience using phone or email in a global organization
Accounts Receivable related work experience required.
Ability to strike the right balance between demanding payment and customer retention
Experience with Great Plains a plus
Spanish/French/German language skills – to assist with customers collections globally
Knowledge of Software as a Service (SaaS) industry
Telecommuter/Work Remote option available
QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Ability to represent the company in a professional manner and maintain customer relationships in accordance with established protocol.
Personal assertiveness, professionalism, and diplomacy necessary to collect on past-due accounts
Must be highly organized, motivated and detail oriented. Must be capable of meeting multiple simultaneous deadlines. Must demonstrate experience in project and time management.
Willingness to travel on a limited basis as needed.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand the English language.