Ecolab
Location
Eagan, MN | United States
Job description
Ecolab is seeking an Associate Credit Representative who will be responsible for an assigned portfolio of accounts. In this role you will be accountable for managing all aspects of a portfolio which include collection activities necessary to reduce AR aging, DSO and mitigate risk for the company. This requires good written and verbal communication skills and applicable accounting, reconciliation, analytical and collection skills necessary to achieve the company and department objectives.
What’s in it For You:
The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments
The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best
What You Will Do:
Adheres to company and department policies and procedures.
Achieves individual objectives related to aged receivables, DSO, account management and SLA’s by utilizing good time management skills.
Responds to incoming communications including e-mails, inbound calls from customers and field associates, and direct mail.
Required to utilize collection strategies to initiate collection effort for managed cross-divisional customers via phone and e-mail.
May be required to utilize knowledge of Credit systems to identify and resolve complex customer accounts issues (disputes, unapplied cash, reconciliation, refunds, etc.)
Handles escalated issues from internal/external customers
Effectively engages Sales Team on critical business decisions related to account management, orders, collection and placement.
Uses critical decision making skills to insure orders are approved or held to insure corporate relationships are Researches disputes and invoice issues. Support dispute identification and resolution process.
Provides customers with aging and supporting documents to maximize collections.
Work with Credit risk management to minimize risk and support special handling on high risk accounts. Document understanding of customer specific processes (Payment process, approval structure, Acct History, Portal restrictions and risk profile).
Position Details:
Office Location: Eagan, MN
Work week and shift: Monday-Friday.
Hybrid work environment; 60% in office, 40% remote.
Minimum Qualifications:
High School Diploma or GED required
2 years previous experience in credit, finance/accounting or related field
4 years of shared service, non credit, Finance/account or related field experience may be substituted in part
No Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunity
Preferred Qualifications:
4 Years of credit, Finance/accounting or related field experience
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or business-related field
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite software (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Previous analytical experience with aptitude for research, analysis, and problem solving skills
Effective communication skills with all levels within the organization, both oral and written
SAP, AS400, Mainframe, SQL, Power BI experience
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong attention to detail
Comfortable with dynamic change and learning new skills quickly
Benefits
Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. to see our benefits.
If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.
Covid-19 Vaccine Notice
Due to local mandates and customer requirements, applicants for certain customer-facing positions must be fully vaccinated (which in some situations requires a booster if eligible), unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application proces s, please call Ecolab Recruiting Support at (866) 841-6682 for assistance.
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