Collections Analyst (Temporary)

Reporting to the Global Collections Manager, the Collections Analyst will be responsible for timely
collections across a portfolio of accounts, including fostering relationships with strategic account and
internal cross-functional partners. This person is a key player in collaboration to maximize revenue and
cash flow, minimize bad debt exposure, while focusing on the customer experience. Additionally, you
will be aiding the Accounts Receivables team with key projects in obtaining customer contact
information and sales tax exemption certificates. The ideal candidate will be a proven strong
communicator and creative problem solver. You will be an integral part of the process of managing
timely customer payments, trend analysis, root cause identifications, and the influencing of internal and
external customers.

• Communicate risks and key account information or behavior changes to leadership and cross-

functionally as appropriate

• Recommend and prepare bad debt write-offs, ensuring all supporting documents are included

for approval

• Prepare weekly 60 Day past due report commentary for leadership visibility
• Participate in collection projects which improve collection results, DSO and delinquency
• Collaborate and build proactive, positive relationships with business partners, peers, managers,

and customers to ensure global best-in-class practices

• Make recommendations and help identify process improvement needs and/or gaps in current

work procedures to improve prioritization and management of the past due receivables

• Keep a pulse on account-related industry trends and marketplace financial performance to

elevate account analysis and escalate/drive areas of concern or deterioration

• Participate in the fostering of teamwork and collaboration built on mutual accountability and

respect

What You'll Bring to the Team

• Bachelor's or Associate's degree in a relevant field, or 2-3 years of proven experience in

commercial collections

• SAP experience preferred
• Strong problem analysis and solving skills
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Ability to effectively articulate and

"tell the story" to all audience levels and influence others

• Demonstrated process improvements and innovative thinking skills
• Proven collection skills, negotiation skills
• Ability to professionally manage difficult customer communications
• Strong Excel skills including formulas, graphs, pivot tables, and linked spreadsheets
• Ability to contribute to objectives & goals
• Relates well to all levels of internal and external people; builds constructive and

effective relationships; uses diplomacy and tact; can diffuse high-tension situations
comfortably

• Can effectively cope with change; can shift gears comfortably, handle risk and

uncertainty

• Track record of working effectively with peers throughout the organization
• Drives business results through clear communication and collaboration
• Well-organized, extreme attention to detail and a self-directed individual
• Strong work ethic, unquestionable integrity