Accounts Receivable Specialist

Company Description
About Avery Dennison Smartrac
Built on a legacy of innovation and materials science, Avery Dennison Smartrac has embarked on a new era of opportunity - for every item to have a unique digital identity. Our technology has the capability to enable a world of connectivity - connecting both products and people. A world where the 'who, what and where of every product, become points of irrefutable fact and absolute visibility. Traceability, transparency, provenance, authenticity, raw material tracing, real-time inventory, and personalization are guaranteed for businesses and consumers throughout the entire supply chain, cradle to cradle. At its most simple, we are a leading Fortune 500 company making the Internet of Things a positive, transformative, worldwide reality for all of us. And we want you to be part of our journey!
Job Description
Summary:
The Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for assisting with the collection of Accounts Receivable invoices. This position involves working directly with Sales, Legal, Operations, Finance, Accounting, and Customers to resolve collection issues in a timely manner. Position will report to the Manager Finance, Fletcher. This position will reside in Fletcher, NC.
Responsibilities:

• Track and report on collection activity
• Create and prepare periodic bad debt and delinquent Accounts Receivable analyses
• Promote effective relationships with and between Sales, Operations, Revenue Accounting and Finance by providing delinquent Accounts Receivable data and consolidating inter-departmental business requirements in the Company's credit policies and processes
• Work with account executives, management, to facilitate resolution of disputed billings for subsequent adjustment and/or payment.
• Establish and execute delinquent Accounts Receivable escalation processes and procedures
• Identify, initiate and enhance opportunities for collections optimization, process improvement and workflow efficiency gains
• Plan, prioritize and manage your work for efficient and effective Accounts Receivable collection.
• Other Duties as assigned.

Essential Skills and Abilities:

• Work in a collaborative team environment
• Show initiative, eagerness and a drive to gain knowledge and advance with Smartrac Avery Dennison
• High degree of organization and ability to manage multiple priorities, while adapting as needed based on business demands
• Resourcefulness, accuracy, problem solving, attention to detail and a strong sense of urgency.
• Display a strong work ethic and commitment
• Ability to promote the company's goals of continuous improvement through engagement
• Effectively communicate with our employees, contractors and outside vendors.
• Good attendance and punctuality is a must.
• Display honesty, integrity and ethics
• Basic computer skills are required
• Ability to provide exceptional follow through and be customer-service driven
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• High degree of organization and analytical skills
• Resourcefulness, accuracy, problem solving, attention to detail and a strong sense of urgency.
• Must possess an ability to assertively communicate with customers in a positive and professional manner.
• Ability to make decisions based on experience or on-hand information.
• Fluent in written and spoken English

Qualifications

• Associate in Accounting required; Bachelor of Accounting degree preferred.
• 2 years of previous experience in a customer facing role
• Excellent computer skills (i.e. Microsoft Office applications, SAP).
• Salesforce.com experience a plus

Additional Information
We grow strong talent through stretch opportunities only restricted by your interests. We are committed to workplace diversity, both for employees and for the business. We are a force for good, embedded in industries and communities worldwide. We are challenging ourselves and others to reach higher and think bigger to improve the quality of all life. Avery Dennison is a great place to work for everyone. We offer:

• Workplace & work hours flexibility
• International environment
• A growing team with good spirits!
• Competitive total rewards
• A place where you can develop and grow within the company

Avery Dennison is an equal opportunity employer.
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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
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