Analyst - Collections

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Energy Transfer, a Fortune 50 organization, recognized by Forbes as one of America's best large employers, is dedicated to responsibly and safely delivering America's energy. We are driven to inspire our employees to create superior value for our customers, our investors, a sustainable future and giving back to the community where we have long-standing commitments to causes including MD Anderson Children's Cancer Hospital, The Salvation Army, American Heart Association, Ronald McDonald House and many more. Come join our award winning 10,000 strong organization as we fuel the world and each other!
This position comes with world class compensation, benefits, 401(k) match, profit sharing, and PTO.
SUMMARY:
This position will be responsible for customer accounts in Accounts Receivable. This involves researching outstanding items and contacting customers. This position will be preparing A/R reports and conducting A/R meetings with accounting leadership to help determine the best course of action.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Evaluates outstanding balances of customer accounts to determine best course of action. Actions may involve directly contacting customers to inquire as to non-payment of past due items and/or resolving differences between customer data and Energy Transfer data.
• Determines collectability of past due items. If a receivable is deemed to be uncollectable, the A/R Analyst presents the recommendation to management and the decision is made whether or not to write-off the uncollectable item.
• Contact customers to receive payment detail when necessary.
• Apply any credit memos to associated invoices.
• Confer with Plant Accounting to reconcile aged items in customer accounts.
• Contact customers regarding late payments, inquiring as to payment status. Forward missing invoices to customers.
• Create check requests for returning overpayments.
• Work with Plant Accounting regarding possible netting of A/P against A/R.
• Submit semi-monthly aging report to management containing comments for items over 60 days. Report is reviewed by VP and Controller, Assistant Controller - Midstream, Manager - Accounts Receivable, and Plant Accounting management.
• Conduct A/R meetings twice monthly. Discuss with management and staff as to status of customer collections per A/R Aging reports. Perform any follow-up duties as addressed in meetings.
• Prepare monthly A/R recon reports, identifying and explaining significant outstanding items.
• Other duties as needed.

Requirements:
Education and/or Experience, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements for this position are listed below:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience
• Minimum of 3 years of work experience in accounting or accounts receivable
• Sound understanding of accounting practices and principles
• SAP knowledge a preferred
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Proficient in use of Excel and Word.
• Flexibility to work overtime during peak periods.
• Highly motivated and team-oriented individual.
• Detail-oriented and strong analytical skills.
• Excellent organization skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work in multiple systems

Working Conditions:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

• Usually, normal office working conditions.
• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time due to prolonged periods of sitting or standing.
• Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Occasional visits to industrial/manufacturing settings, which may include exposure to various materials and chemicals, as well as extreme temperature conditions and loud machinery, and require appropriate personal protective equipment.