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Credit and Collections Analyst (Job ID 561)Job Location- 175, East Park Drive South, Tonawanda, New York, United States, 14150 Job Duration- 6 Months Pay Rate- $20 - $25/hr Job Description - Reporting to the Associate Director, Credit and Collections this position is responsible for daily administrative and financial review for an assigned portfolio. Building solid and professional relationships internally and externally is a requirement of this position. Solving problems that involve multiple groups and processes is a central theme in this role and being able to multi-task in a professional manner is necessary. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES- Review all open balances daily and work with customers to resolve payment related problems with the goal of influencing customers in a positive way.
- Work with other internal partners to resolve process related issues that prohibit customers from paying Praxair as agreed.
- Manage daily activities to ensure all credit procedures, Internal Controls and policy are followed and adhered to.
- Deliver continuous improvement in portfolio results month over month
- Monitor portfolio risk and report as necessary
- Create and run various AR analysis reports to assist in monitoring and collecting receivables.
- Create professional relationships with sales and customers to encourage on time payments.
- Seek to improve credit/collections process by working with the Billing team to ensure on time and meticulous billing.
- Ongoing review of Terms of payment by customer and work to reduce Praxair’s exposure related to extended terms
- Be willing to work extended hours, as need
- Be willing and able to meet all deadlines
- Minimum of 1 year experience in business-to-business credit & collection in Corporate Environment
- Experience in computer and excel skills with Finance and/or Accounting
- MUST HAVE GOOD WORKING KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE OF EXCEL
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business with Financial Analysis skills preferred.
- Strong computer aptitude including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Database concepts.
- Extremely detailed oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills.
- Experience with reading and understanding legal contract language a plus
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- Self-motivated with ability to independently prioritize multiple tasks
- Experience with JD Edwards a plus