Collection Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

PURPOSE

The Collections Specialist is to facilitate the collection of monies owed to SMC Corporation of America. They maintain accounts receivable past due ratios and prevent the development of bad debt. This role also includes resolving any customer issues or discrepancies related to accounts receivable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Run age trial balance reports and processes
• Call customers to facilitate collections of past due invoices
• Develop and process payment plans
• Maintain and improve A.R key metrics including but not limited to turnover, past due percentage, and bad debt
• Provide sales and management information updates related to A/R
• Resolve customer issues and complaints

All Others Duties Assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment is an office setting with some filing required
• Some travel to customers may be required to resolve issues
• Many phone calls would require the use of a headset

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required
• Strong communication skills are required
• PC utilization (Windows software) experience is required
• Previous collection experience/accounting is a plus

SMC Corporation of America is a part of a global organization that supports our customers in every industrialized country and is the U.S. subsidiary of SMC Corporation based in Japan. Since its establishment, SMC has been a leader in pneumatic technology, providing the various industries with technology and products to support automation based on the guiding principle of “contributing to automation labor savings in industry.” Over the past 50+ years, SMC's products have become established as a recognized international brand through sales, technical, supply and after sale services in world markets. Sales have grown to achieve a 30% global market share.

Subsidiaries and joint ventures have been setup in a total of 53 countries. Production facilities are located in 30 countries. In addition, a sales network extends throughout 83 countries, with local services in 500 locations. SMC offers technology accumulated through the years, engineers that bring it to life in new products, production capacity which can deliver a variety of products in a short time, and an extensive sales network in the U.S. and throughout the world.

With its goal of ever more advanced automation, and using its many achievements as a base, SMC is developing high-quality, highly reliable products to contribute to automation in industry, as well as in familiar areas of everyday life.

Company Description

SMC Corporation of America is a part of a global organization that supports our customers in every industrialized country and is the U.S. subsidiary of SMC Corporation based in Japan. Since its establishment, SMC has been a leader in pneumatic technology, providing the various industries with technology and products to support automation based on the guiding principle of “contributing to automation labor savings in industry.” Over the past 50+ years, SMC's products have become established as a recognized international brand through sales, technical, supply and after sale services in world markets. Sales have grown to achieve a 30% global market share.\r\n\r\nSubsidiaries and joint ventures have been setup in a total of 53 countries. Production facilities are located in 30 countries. In addition, a sales network extends throughout 83 countries, with local services in 500 locations. SMC offers technology accumulated through the years, engineers that bring it to life in new products, production capacity which can deliver a variety of products in a short time, and an extensive sales network in the U.S. and throughout the world.\r\n\r\nWith its goal of ever more advanced automation, and using its many achievements as a base, SMC is developing high-quality, highly reliable products to contribute to automation in industry, as well as in familiar areas of everyday life.