Specialist, Accounts Receivable / Credit and Collections

Joining the team at SC Johnson Professional makes you part of a family company with a deep history in the professional market as a leading manufacturer of skincare, cleaning and hygiene products, and smart technologies. We provide solutions to Healthcare, Clean Industrial, Industrial, Office & Institutional, Hospitality & Travel, and Retail & Entertainment markets.

SC Johnson Professional is a business unit within SC Johnson, a family-owned and led company and leading manufacturer of quality, trusted products since 1886.

ABOUT THE ROLE

In the Specialist, Accounts Receivable / Credit and Collections role, you will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, efficiency and timeliness of customer invoicing and collection of all receivables, while maintaining a strong relationship with internal and external customers. Maintains accurate records and auditing methods and procedures of the accounts receivable function to improve efficiency and accuracy. Responsible for monitoring the accuracy and timeliness of AR cash activity and ensure these functions are performed with the highest level of customer service.

The individual must be a high caliber, self-starter, who thrives in an entrepreneurial environment and can seamlessly move between multiple objectives. The successful candidate will possess analytical and financial systems skills, a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process and reconcile incoming payments daily utilizing specific transactions in SAP, the bank portal and the department general mailbox.
• Review auto posted payments daily ensuring accuracy and timely clearing and documentation of remaining balances on accounts.
• Ensure GL accounts for cash posting are cleared daily and all outstanding unapplied and short paid amounts are well documented.
• Review assigned account portfolio daily
  • Ensure timely notification of customer balances which includes past dues, short pay discrepancies and credit balances.
  • Discuss with customer why account has outstanding delinquencies educating customers on proper process for claims and working with business stakeholders to resolve any discrepancies.
  • Request and provide POD's and BOL as needed
  • Utilize customers portal for invoice research and dispute process.
  • Working with sales and direct supervisor to determine next steps on past due accounts that need escalation.
• Detailed and concise documentation of communication on accounts via excel, using SAP to research account balances and retrieve document copies for customers.
• Work with AR team to cover for absences including large profile accounts and other assigned duties.
• Review report for orders on hold. Evaluate DSO (Daily Sales Outstanding), previous credit or payment history, and obtain approval following company policies and DOA for release of order holds throughout the day.
• Various reporting and AR related tasks to support the business.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE YOU'LL BRING

• 5+ years Accounts Receivable experience required, preferably in SAP/large ERP system environment.
• Qualified candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship for full-time employment.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCES AND SKILLS

• Ability to understand the full depth of accounts receivable financial transactions and accounting concepts, as well as application of company policies impacting customer accounts.

• Strong customer focus with ability to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent verbal, written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to seamlessly move from working independently to working as part of a team.
• Self-starter who knows and understands work requirements and proceeds with minimal supervision.

This position sits on-site in our Charlotte, NC office with the opportunity to work 1 day a week remote.

This position is not eligible for relocation

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned

at any time with or without notice as assigned by the Manager. The job description does not constitute a contract of employment and the position remains at-will.

Inclusion & Diversity

We believe Inclusion and Diversity is more than a program. We embed inclusive practices in our day-to-day work, the way we relate to our colleagues, collaborate and make decisions.

We value the collective richness of the differences people bring to the organization, including style, personality, thoughts, race, ethnicity, culture, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, and disability - that enables all to bring their full contributions to the organization

Better Together

At SC Johnson, we strive to create a positive, inclusive and unique workplace. We strongly believe SCJ people are able to achieve their best when they can collaborate and work together in person.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The policy of the Company is to ensure equal opportunity for all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, disability, citizenship, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in any active or reserve component of the U.S. or state military forces, genetic history or information or any other category protected by law.

Accommodation Requests

If you are an individual with a disability and you need an accommodation or other assistance during the application process, please call our Human Resources department at 262-260-3343 or email your request to SCJHR@scj.com. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. Download the EEO Know Your Rights posterfor more information.