SUMMARY The Accounts Receivable Specialist - International position is accountable the credit and collection functions for the International operations of the company. This will include analyzing the risk associated with the sale, which may include a variety of collection techniques and the selective use of outside collection services. As well as collecting the maximum amount of overdue funds from customers and analyzing the risk associated with the sale, which may include a variety of collection techniques and the selective use of outside collection services. The accounts receivable specialist - International will be adding value to the business by consistently improving processes and maximizing cash flow for the assigned portfolios. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Stratify collection activities to maximize cash receiptsMaintain communication with the Central and South America Sales officesReceive and manage inbound and outbound collection callsContact customers regarding overdue accounts and determine reasons for non-paymentMonitor payment commitment & follow up with customer as neededAnalyze and inform sales, district sales manager, and credit & collections manager of credit risksResearch and recommend initial credit linesPartner with sales team to resolve disputesCommunicate with sales & supervisor on top outstanding accountsResearch credits and communicate to the customerCoordinate customer credit changes with the credit managerCommunicate accounts being shifted to a collection agency to managersCommunicate bad debt write-offs to managersMaintain accurate records about the customer payment statusMaintain customer accounts to reflect accurate data Minimize bad debt write offs through collection activityEnsure company objectives for DSO targets are met through customer account managementCash application, as assigned QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual will be a self-starter and be highly motivated. Essential qualifications include the individual to have the ability to communicate professionally through written and verbal channels, maintain relationships with the customer and sales staff.