
Experienced Account Management Specialist with a strong background in customer service, account management, financial transactions, and SAP system usage. Skilled in addressing customer concerns, improving procedures, and fostering strong client relationships through proactive communication and creative problem-solving. Holds a Master's in Accountancy and a Bachelor's in Business Administration with a focus on International Business.
• Responsibility for applying Company's credit and collection policies, practices and procedures to the requirements of accounts assigned.
• Analyze risk exposure based upon customer payment patterns, credit sources and by performing financial analysis.
• Review accounts to identify past due customers and to determine proper course of action.
• Plans and maintains a program for the systematic follow up and collection of amounts due.
• Communicate with customers for up-to-date payments. Work with sales management to establish and monitor credit for marginal risk accounts.
• Contacts appropriate customers, in writing or in person when necessary, to correct, prevent or minimize delinquency.
• Monitors credit limit compliance; takes appropriate action when limits are exceeded; recommends credit limit changes.
• Build strong relationships within customer hierarchy to help resolve complex issues
• Communicate with Key Accounts, Sales Center Managers and their associate management personnel, accounts which may require being restricted to C.O.D.
• Takes appropriate action on collection irregularities, adjustments and customer complaints as deemed necessary.
• Obtains approval from Credit Manager or his/her designee for conversion of charge accounts to a cash status (COD), on the acceptance of notes, partial payment plans, time extensions, compromise settlements and the write-off of uncollectible accounts.
• Prepare presentations for customers to resolve collection issues.
• Request or approve reinstatement of credit privilege, when necessary.
• Prepare write-off, adjustments and agency claims as needed.
• Prepare accounts for 3rd party collections.
• Provide management with status logs and reports as needed.
• Follow up on bill backs of short payments.
• Reconcile national / independent accounts balances as assigned.
• Recommend accounts which should be written off as bad debts and thoroughly document history.
• Maintain file of customer contacts, agreements and documentation
• Generate and process 300+ customer quotes in a timely and accurate manner.
• Review pricing, discounts, and contract terms to ensure compliance with company policies.
• Collaborate with sales engineers, channel partners, and operations teams to verify product availability and pricing.
• Maintain quote records and update in ERP systems.
• Assist in resolving discrepancies and customer inquiries regarding quotes.
• Monitor and improve quote turnaround time and accuracy.
• Support sales teams with administrative tasks related to quotes and proposals.