AR & Credit Administrator

Job description

Description:

The AR & Credit Administrator position oversees all aspects of the Accounts Receivable system, including the credit and collection function of the Company, in order to maintain cash flow.

Essential Functions of the AR & Credit Administrator position include:

• Investigate, review, and evaluate credit background of applications for credit; reject applications or set credit limits within the framework of the Company's established credit policies.
• Manage the set-up of new customers on accounting system.
• Communicate Company's terms to customers and follow-up on delinquent accounts.

Additional Job Duties are of the AR & Credit Administrator position include:

• Make A/R calls to maintain consistent cash flow.

• Actively strive to meet monthly collection goal set by Controller.

• Oversee the distribution of customer statements

• Recommend credit adjustments, initiate collections of delinquent accounts, refers claims to Controller for potential legal action.

• Submit customer invoices through various portals

• Comply with NACM information requests on a quarterly basis.

• Communicate with Sales personnel and managers on Norlift's credit and collection policies and timely communicate to them any problems or risks associated with their accounts/customers.

• Manage credit card processing.

• Manage dispute resolution process.

• Registration and submittal of receivables via online customer portals.

• Serve as rolling backup to Front Desk for breaks and lunches

• If necessary, oversee bankruptcy accounts: respond to correspondence, file proof of claims, defend preferential treatment payments; take appropriate action on the accounts.

The Job Requirements AR & Credit Administrator position include:

• Two or more years prior accounts receivable experience. Experience or background in credit a plus.

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Business or equivalent credit courses and certificates.

• Good verbal and written communication skills, including excellent listening skills.

• Excellent customer service skills.

• Ability to plan, organize, prioritize and manage time effectively.

• Strong analytical skills

• Excellent problem resolution/troubleshooting skills.

• Experienced user of Microsoft Office™ Suite including Outlook, Word and Excel.

• Ability to learn and comply with all Federal, State, and Norlift employment regulations or policies.

• Basic knowledge of accounting fundamentals and an overall understanding of double entry general ledger system.

• Current working knowledge of collection practices & laws associated with collection, liens, security interests and credit verification. General knowledge of bankruptcy any preference payments laws.

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