Cash Collections Specialist (Accounts Receivable)

Role Description & ResponsibilitiesDASSAULT SYSTEMES, the 3DEXPERIENCE Company, provides businesses and people with virtual universes to imagine sustainable innovations. Serving over 250,000 clients in 11 industries, from high-tech to life sciences, fashion to transportation, we help businesses and people around the world to create sustainable innovations for today and tomorrowOur team has an immediate opening for a Cash Collections Specialist (Accounts Receivable) in our Waltham, MA office (onsite role).This role is responsible for activities related to Cash Collections as well as some account reconciliations, credit card payments, refund requests, and online sales. To monitor and coordinate the interface and all Accounts Receivable / Cash Collections activities in coordination with our Cash Applications team located in India· Ensure the collection of outstanding receivables for a high-volume portfolio of key accounts and partners, while maintaining a high standard of client relationship and adherence to payment terms.Facilitate sustainable growth, develop strong customer relationships, and protect the company’s margins and profits to maximize the value of the company’s accounts receivable.Minimize exposure to bad debt and maintain an acceptable level of risk by working with the Credit Management team to review credit worthiness of new and existing customers, and ensuring timely collections while maintaining customer goodwill.Lead with a customer centric approach with strong professionalism to not only rectify Cash Collection needs, but also to ensure customer retentionManage all collection activities for a portfolios of customers & VAR(Partner) accounts Work with varying levels of personnel within internal and customer organizations to resolve any collection issues in a timely and professional mannerReview customers’ accounts receivable balances researching possible reasons or issues resulting in non-payment, including on-going credit analysisReconcile accounts on a regular (ongoing, monthly) basis and maintain clean aging balances Monitor the accounts receivable aging for accuracy and completeness to optimize days sales outstanding and reduce Total Overdue %’s.Provide information to Collections/AR Manager & Credit Managers on customers/accountsPut to use the collection tool in following collection strategies, actions to be done in the work queue, input all relevant information on customer account, work within customer portals, etc.Identify order/billing issues with customers and submit claims or work with Sales/Order Management team for corrections.Provide monthly Cash Forecasts on a weekly basis for senior management and manage tasks/responsibilities for month end close/quarter end close reporting.QualificationsBachelors’ Degree, preferred but not required 2+ years of experience in Cash Collections with an international portfolio preferredB2B Cash Collections experienceExperience working with a team that is located across the country and internationallyExperience within the software industry is preferredStrong command of collection tools, particularly Sidetrade. Proficiency in MS Office especially Excel, prior ERP/CRM usage and exposure to customer portals.Possess an understanding of general accounting principles. Ability to reconcile accounts debits/credits.Exceptional written and verbal communication with internal/external customers as well as senior-level stakeholdersBe able to work independently, adhering to federal, state, and local laws regarding debt collection practices Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, (FDCPA).Demonstrates flexibility to adapt to a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and constantly changing workload, tech forwardDemonstrates ability to manage time effectivelySelf-starter who has the ability to work independently or within a team environmentDemonstrated effective customer service skills (professional email communication skills is a must, along with communication over the phone)Able to use and manage collection software/tool (i.e., SideTrade is an added advantage)