CREDIT AND COLLECTIONS SPECIALIST
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Ametek, Inc.Do not pass up this chance, apply quickly if your experience and skills match what is in the following description.Job description: Position Summary:This position s primary purpose is to be responsible for extending credit to customers, release of shipments, developing & maintaining customer relationships, and collection of receivables. Supervisory Responsibilities: None Duties and Responsibilities: Evaluation of credit worthiness to new customers by using D&B reports and customer referencesDetermination of customer terms, and negotiation of advance payment terms where applicableReview of customer order acknowledgementsMonitoring of customer accounts and taking appropriate action on problem customersCollection of receivables through customer calls and related correspondenceResolution of invoicing issues and customer short paymentsAccounts Receivable aging clean-up activities on old invoices & debit memosAnalysis of customer payment trends, and corrective action plansSupporting Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) improvement initiativesUtilization of sales force and senior management when necessary to accelerate collection processEstablish and maintain effective and cooperative relationships with customers and sales rep sCredit checks of existing customersCoordination with shipping department on release of customer shipmentsCustomer invoicing on a daily basisTransacting customer credit card paymentsOther duties and assignments per management as necessary Required Skills and Abilities: Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Ability to communicate with account holders in a courteous manner.Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.Ability to keep information confidential.Ability to exercise integrity and discretion.Ability to remain professional in tense situations.Oracle experience a plusStrong verbal communication skillsAssertivenessEffective and professional telephone skillsAbility to handle multiple priorities Education and Experience: Associates degree in Business or related field preferred.At least three years of experience in credit and collection work highly preferred. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting and working on a computer