Education : High School Diploma Description : SGS is the global leader and innovator in inspection, verification, testing and certification services. Founded in 1878, SGS is recognized as the global benchmark in quality and integrity. With over 90,000 employees in 130 countries, we provide services to almost every industry by assuring quality and safety of products and services.Trusted all over the world, SGS is a market leader because we put 100% passion, pride and innovation into everything we do. We encourage new ideas. We welcome people who challenge the way we do things. And we will be 100% committed to helping you reach your full potential.Job Summary:The Accounts Receivable/Collections Specialist is responsible for the timely completion of accounts receivable and expenses as well as supporting collections functions. He/She will be responsible for ensuring company accounting procedures conform to generally accepted accounting principles.Primary Responsibilities:* Responsible for the timely completion of Accounts Receivable and meeting Collection targets* Improves collections by routinely analyzing Accounts Receivable aging reports and developing a strategy to maximize receivables.* Responsible for the collection of all cash and act as a liaison between the AR Cash Application department to resolve any discrepancies regarding the posting of cash sales to customers' accounts.* Contacts customers daily to follow up on delinquent accounts.* Submission of delinquent accounts to our third party collection agency and follow up for updates on payments.* Handle incoming and outgoing customer calls while building and maintaining strong customer relationships and customer satisfaction.* Maintain positive contact with customers when necessary for collection of monies or pursuing payment differences.* Determines validity of account discrepancies by investigating and obtaining information from operations, billing and customers.* Manage direct customer accounts to ensure timely payments and monitor customer credit lines in accordance with SGS procedures and customer parenting hierarchy.* Update customer payments and submit checks to our lock box daily. Secondary Responsibilities:* Works directly with Management and Billing team to resolve payment disputes and/or nonpayment of accounts.* Research and resolved payment discrepancies, adjustments and issue credits as needed.* Process refunds, write-offs and bankruptcies.* Assist with AR/AP functions such as: Audit employee expense reports, prepare weekly transmittals, monitor new client spreadsheet, updating client information, etc.* Run credit checks for potential new clients to establish credit worthiness and determine if prepayments are required.* Create profiles and upload invoices through client/vendor portals.* Submit prepayment requests.* Operate word processing, spreadsheets and applicable software.* Other duties as assigned Qualifications:Education and Required Skills:* Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting preferred.* Two to four years of Collections experience.* Experience with Oracle a plus.* Proficient in MS Office.* Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting and cost control principles.* Strong verbal and written communication skills.* Ability to prioritize projects, multitask and motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes.* Highly self motivated with the ability to work independently.Additional Information:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.SGS is an EOE AA County : Bergen Primary Phone : 2814788193 Fax Number : 2814788193 Email : yvonne.cardin@sgs.com URL : http://www.aplitrak.com/?adid=YmJnZW5lcmljLjIyMDc5Ljg3NTFAc2dzbm9ydGhhbWVyaWNhY29tcC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20