Credit & Collection Specialist

Job description

Company: Veris Industries
Job Title: Credit & Collection Specialist
Location: USA – Tualatin – OR
Job Function: Accounting/Finance

Essential Functions:
· Responsible for credit control on open accounts: Customer assessment, Customer account creation, determining credit limit and terms, A/R follow up and reporting, overdue accounts collection & dispute resolution.
· Daily credit card payment processing.
· Sorting and preparing invoices and statements for mailing.
· Interfaces with Finance and Sales to support approved business initiatives and make it easy to do business with the Company while minimizing its risk and loss potential in extending credit by negotiating various types of security and/or payment agreements.
· Completes credit risk review of Customers to identify potential risk and takes initiative to control risks with analysis of data obtained from trade and other references. Prepares recommendations and works with Manager for approval of decisions on new accounts.
· Responsible for implementation of related policies and procedures in accordance with guidelines.
· Responsible for checking orders/POs against government lists to ensure we are in compliance with current regulations.
· Other duties as assigned.

Desired profile

Qualifications :

Experience Required:
· Minimum 2-3 years in the Credit & Collections field and/or relevant business experience.
· Vast experience with high quality customer service.
· A general to high level knowledge of global Credit & Collection laws, customs, and policies.
· Strong communication skills: Verbal, written, and active listening. Must be able to communicate effectively with all levels of management and external Customers.
· Knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, and Word.
· Ability to adapt to change and work independently.
· Works collaboratively with other groups and functions to address and resolve issues.

Education:
· Required: High School diploma or equivalent and Associates degree or equivalent experience within a global manufacturing Company.
· Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field or certification in Accounts Receivable.