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Accounts Receivable Specialist 

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.  
Category Accounting/Finance  
Description

Summary of Position:

This position is to take ownership of the A/R Credit and Collection duties at a medium size company and work directly to improve the activities of the Accounting department for the organization. Determine credit limits and credit worthiness for new accounts by communicating directly with customers and lending institutions. Reviewing and researching credit payment history and obtain further information if necessary. Evaluate, provide analysis, conclusion and recommendations to determine credit line amounts and communicate this information to customers and other team members of the company. Enforce the company’s current credit policy and look for ways to improve efficiency in Credit and Collections. In this role, will be engaged in conducting credit investigations and collecting delinquent accounts and will communicate all credit related issues to senior management. This individual will report directly into the Finance Manager.

 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Assist in developing sound, acceptable credit policies
  • Analyze delinquent accounts and prepare report on highest risk accounts including recommendations for resolution.
  • Interact with customers to obtain additional credit information to support credit lines
  • Reconcile transactions and balances to maintain accurate accounts
  • Assist Credit and Collections manager with Accounts Receivable related analysis and reports
  • Initiate credits and adjustments to customer accounts within company policy limits
  • Check for credit viability on requests for extended terms, and evaluate various adjustments or exception documents
  • Responsible for tracking and resolving outstanding payment issues and generating weekly aging reports in a timely manner
  • Maintain bad debt and bad debt recovery records
  • Monitor receivables and collections and provide updates of receivables and provide appropriate reporting procedures
  • Identify problem accounts and provide regular updates of receivables to management
  • Negotiate payment programs with delinquent customers
  • Identify accounts requiring collection agency or legal action and coordinate collections with third party contractors
  • Monitor violations of credit policies, provide analysis, conclusion and recommendations, present findings to senior management and suggest actions/penalties to be taken when appropriate
  • Develop processes and procedures for evaluating customer financials and setting and changing credit lines/limits, as well as credit holds
 
Position Requirements

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field and three (3) plus years in an accounting or credit function; must have knowledge of general accounting principles and be proficient using ERP software and MS Office (Excel).
  • The ideal candidate displays a positive and proactive attitude, strong organizational skills, the ability to prioritize and multitask. Strong communication skills (verbal and written) as he or she will frequently deal with higher levels of management.
 
Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time  
Position Accounts Receivable Specialist  
Location Palo Alto (HQ)  
About the Organization

SCITON is an industry leader and manufacturer of medical aesthetic lasers and light source technologies. With a vision to improve people's lives, our top-tier devices are built to order with integrity by pioneering, customer-focused, and results-driven individuals.



At the heart of it, innovation is a fundamental cornerstone of our culture. We strongly believe that new ideas can come from anyone, anywhere, at any time and embrace an open-door culture that welcomes and fosters individuals who are creative, driven, passionate, and willing to take the lead with us. Join us for an opportunity to grow and make an impact.



Life at Sciton:



At Sciton, people matter. We are more than a company; we are a family, which is why we give all our employees:

• The support, recognition, and room to grow their careers within Sciton.

• Empowerment to develop their creative genius and encouragement to be lifelong learners.

• Incentives for creativity and innovation across the organization.

 


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