Ecolab is seeking an Associate Credit Representative who will be responsible for an assigned portfolio of accounts. In this role you will be accountable for managing all aspects of a portfolio which include collection activities necessary to reduce AR aging, DSO and mitigate risk for the company. This requires strong written and verbal communication skills and applicable accounting, reconciliation, analytical and collection skills necessary to achieve the company and department objectives.
Location: Eagan, MN. This is a Hybrid role. 3 days in office & 2 days working from home.
What’s in it For You:
The opportunity to take on some of the world’s most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments
The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best
What You Will Do:
Adheres to company and department policies and procedures.
Achieves individual objectives related to aged receivables, DSO, account management and SLA’s by utilizing good time management skills.
Responds to incoming communications including e-mails, inbound calls from customers and field associates, and direct mail.
Required to utilize collection strategies to initiate collection effort for managed cross-divisional customers via phone and e-mail.
May be required to utilize knowledge of Credit systems to identify and resolve complex customer accounts issues (disputes, unapplied cash, reconciliation, refunds, etc.)
Handles escalated issues from internal/external customers
Effectively engages Sales Team on critical business decisions related to account management, orders, collection and placement.
Uses critical decision making skills to insure orders are approved or held to insure corporate relationships are Researches disputes and invoice issues. Support dispute identification and resolution process.
Provides customers with aging and supporting documents to maximize collections.
Work with Credit risk management to minimize risk and support special handling on high risk accounts. Document understanding of customer specific processes (Payment process, approval structure, Acct History, Portal restrictions and risk profile).
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or related field or High School Diploma/GED and four years’ experience in credit, finance/accounting or related field
Experience in Microsoft Office Suite software (Excel, Word, Access, Outlook)
No Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunity
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous analytical experience with aptitude for research, analysis, and problem solving skills
Effective communication skills with all levels within the organization, both oral and written
SAP experience
MS Suite – Excel, word processing, email
Bachelor’s Degree
Annual or Hourly Compensation Range
Benefits
Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits.
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Potential Customer Requirements Notice
To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:
- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.
- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.
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What We Do
A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (ECL) is the global leader in water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services. With annual sales of $12 billion and more than 44,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive solutions, data-driven insights and personalized service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world.
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