Description

The Senior Credit Specialist will actively communicate with customers, distributors, sales managers, accounting, and customer care representatives to ensure account accuracy and timely payments within portfolio of receivable accounts granted.  Energetically seeks positive solutions to complex credit challenges on new and existing receivable accounts.  Supports positive process and system changes in a growth focused organization. 

• Conduct collection activities on assigned accounts
• Maintain regular contact with internal and external areas to enable shipping of orders once the credit requirements are met
• Obtain / review existing customer data to improve ERP system data quality
• Obtain and review complex credit and financial information to determine credit worthiness
• Apply incoming payments to customer accounts as required
• Complete projects as assigned by manager

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred
• At least 5 years of previous experience in accounts receivables or similar functions
• Previous SAP system experience a plus

Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrates ability to independently plan, prioritize and carry out simultaneous projects and meet deadlines
• Problem solving endeavors with customers via email and phone communication
• Strong attention to detail and a self-starter
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Negotiation skills, and ability to make decisions moving toward effective collections of receivables

Standard and Physical Requirements:

Position involves sitting long periods, standing, manual dexterity, stooping, bending and minimal lifting.

Alliance Team Members Demonstrate DRIVE: 

• Dedicated: Follows through on commitments. Strong say/do. 
• Respectful: Acts with integrity and values diverse perspective. 
• Innovative: Always looking for a better way; leads change. 
• Versatile: Adapts quickly to changing circumstances. Demonstrates agility. 
• Engaged: Acts like an owner. Wants to create and grow a business which is tightly aligned with market needs. 

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