Collections Analyst

Requisition ID: 24565

Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals. We provide innovative products, technologies and services which our customers use to manufacture everyday products like renewable fuels, pharmaceuticals, toothpaste, cosmetics, food packaging, beer, edible oils and more. Our thousands of employees help shape a better future at our global headquarters in Columbia, MD and locations worldwide.

Job Description

Utilizing hands-on experience in collections techniques, accounts receivable management, customer account reconciliation and customer service issues, the Collections Analyst will be responsible for assisting the Finance Manager, Credit & Collections - execute monthly collection strategies and support monthly customer reconciliation and reporting deliverables.

Responsibilities

• Prepares beginning of month outstanding receivable reports and assists with developing the strategy to confirm upcoming payments and collect past due balances.
• Executes strategy developed by the Finance Manager, Credit & Collections to collect outstanding balances from customers.
• Conducts collection follow-ups as needed via email, web portal, phone calls, or other medium.
• Daily review and release of blocked orders under the direction of the Credit & Reporting Analyst.
• Works closely with the cash applications team to resolve disputed items, unapplied cash postings, and over/short payments.
• Escalates problem accounts to the Finance Manager, Credit & Collections for resolution.
• Performs ad hoc activities related to Credit & Collections.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years Collections/Revenue Chain experience.
• Experience in Shared Services/Business Process Outsourcing industry, preferably with multinationals.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills relating to customer service and customer relations.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite applications, especially Excel.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP, SAC & Celonis experience preferred.
• BA degree or equivalent preferred.
  
  

Benefits

Guaranteed 14th Month Pay

Above-market Retirement Plan Design

LinkedIn Learning Access

Established Performance Incentive Program

HMO coverage for employees on day 1 (with pandemic coverage)

Free HMO coverage for up to 3 qualified dependents

Educational Assistance

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