Collections Specialist

Req. Number

26-519

Job Description

Job Summary:  

Join a dynamic, collaborative accounting team of highly motivated individual contributors who have a solid teamwork mindset.  You will be part of a broad band of personalities that will make the work hours an enjoyable place to be.  

In this role of a Collections Specialist, the candidate will be managing the credit/collection activity for a select customer portfolio to assist with meeting the company's quarterly cash metrics.

Job Responsibilities:

• Credit and Collection Activities

• Cash Application Activities

• Research and resolve unapplied receipts

• Participate in weekly AR Aging reviews

• Actively work to maximize the collection of past-due balances

• Research and resolve any account discrepancies

• Establish & maintain good customer relationships, both internal & external

• Credit evaluations/ New customer setup

• Credit hold maintenance/ releasing orders

• Process credit cards

• Accessing/learning customer portals for invoicing & collection purposes

• Process Improvement Initiatives to achieve great efficiencies and controls

• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned

This position requires you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations.  You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident

Required Qualifications:

• Typically requires 0-1 year experience in credit / collection experience 

• Analytical and problem-solving skills related to customer account reconciliations

• ERP experience

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Month-end closing activities

• Collaborative mindset

• College degree in accounting preferred

• This position is hybrid out of our Andover, MA location. Enjoy every other Friday off with our 9/80 work schedule!

Why Mercury?

Why should you join Mercury Systems?

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

Our Culture

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

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Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status.

As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact the number below for assistance.

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