Why is this a great opportunity? This is an opportunity to make a positive contribution to the revenue and cash flow enabling growth of our global company that is creating a better tomorrow every day.About this role: With moderate supervision, the Accounts Receivable Specialist is responsible for business-to-business collections, discrepancy and dispute resolution, and/or general accounting transactions in accordance with regional statutory standards and Watlow policies and procedures. In addition, this role is responsible for some customer account analysis, reconciliation and resolution of customer quote to cash transactions.Key responsibilities: Reduce customer AR delinquency and minimize bad debt risk through consistent & documented follow up with B2B customersProactively monitor, recognize, and mitigate standard AR risk flags to determine where customer hold is needed to reduce bad debt riskApply good judgement and decision making to held orders within guidelines to maximize sales while controlling credit risk with timely internal and external communication of sameRecognize, research, reconcile, and resolve, quote to cash transaction problems and disputes by working closely with internal departments and external customers.Assess credit information for new and existing customers to determine appropriate credit limit and payment termsEstablish and maintain positive and supportive relationships with internal and external customers, ensuring work product meets or exceeds expectations.Assist and collaborate across functional teams and regions in developing and implementing integral best practices and tools to improve process efficiencyAdditional responsibilities:



Support annual audit requirementsAR team, regional and global project participation in support of corporate goals and strategiesActive participation in daily AR and cross function team huddles and meetingsRespond timely to customer requests for account informationApply customer payments (checks, ACH, wire transfers, lockbox, credit cards) to open invoices in the ERP system (ORACLE / Billtrust desired)Research and resolve unapplied or misapplied cash, short payments, overpayments, and deductionsReconcile daily cash receipts against bank statements and lockbox reportsCollaborate with Credit & Collections, Billing, and Sales to resolve payment discrepanciesPrepare reports on unapplied cash, customer balances, and payment trendsSupport month-end close activities, including reconciliations and auditsRequired Competencies & Qualifications: Exceptional business writing and professional communication in English with multiple stakeholders both internally and externallyPrior experience with advanced usage of Oracle (preferable)Team player with a high level of personal motivation and a customer-centric approach, ensuring positive relationshipsStrong evaluation and problem-solving skillsAbility to follow defined strategies and manage multiple competing priorities to ensure goals are met and exceeded.General accounting knowledgeIntermediate Microsoft Office Suite skills (Excel, Work, Outlook); prefer some experience with Power BIRequired Experience Education: Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting or equivalent experience of 2-5 years in B2B collections in a manufacturing or distribution environment.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Accounts Receivable Specialist - Mexico (México)
🏢 Watlow
📍 México