ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SPECIALIST
 
Our client is a global manufacturer of technology products used all over the world, with own sales and service companies directly on location where their customers are based.
 
A rare opportunity has arisen for an ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE to join the Melbourne based team – to support the transaction team (Accounts Payable) as required and other duties as required by the business.
 
ROLE SYNOPSIS
 
The purpose of this position is to provide effective management of the company’s debtor ledger and meeting company collection targets to ensure cash flow is maximised so that the company can meet all financial obligations.
 
ESSENTIAL EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum two years’ experience in debt collection including payment allocation and data entry
• Interpersonal skills, particularly negotiating and dispute resolution
• General bookkeeping knowledge with an attention to detail
• Analysis & problem-solving skills
• Advanced telephone & communication skills
• Developed written and verbal communication skills
• Experience working under pressure and organising work priorities to meet deadlines
• Computer skills – Microsoft Windows applications i.e. SAP, Ariba (Beneficial) Excel, Word, CRM

• Collect payment of all due invoices in a timely manner to maintain a healthy cash flow and to ensure internal KPI’s are met
• Manage overdue debtors and bad debts write off to minimise any bad debts which has a negative impact on the company’s cash flow
• May include some after hours on call order release duties where required

• Provide customers, both internal and external, a superior level of customer service in all areas of the role.
• Ensure issues are identified and communicated to internal departments and escalate them if the task is not within the scope of the Accounts Receivable Officer’s role ensuring future errors are minimised

• Ensure all monthly collection targets are achieved, and Days of Sales Outstanding (DSO) are maintained below budgeted levels to ensure company’s corporate cash flow targets are met and a healthy liquidity level is achieved

• Establish and maintain new and existing customer master files to provide an accurate customer data base
• Oversee the control and allocation of all incoming payments to ensure accurate allocation against the correct invoices paid
• Complete end of month processing, including customer statements to ensure accurate reports are maintained and company requirements are fulfilled

• Minimum two years’ experience in debt collection including payment allocation and data entry
• Tertiary qualification in a field related to Accounts Receivable or finance (but not essential)

• Immediate start
• Contract position that supports Global organization with Australian presence – possible extension or further opportunities
• Excellent working conditions
• Work with a high performing team supported across Australia
• SE Of Melbourne
• Rewarding contract hourly rate