Credit & Collections Specialist

H.B. Fuller is a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemicals across all industries throughout the world. While our products are virtually invisible, they play a vital role in ensuring the quality of modern life and we are committed to connecting what matters to solve some of the world's biggest adhesion challenges.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF POSITION : The C&C Specialist reports to LA Credit Manager/Team Leader and has primary responsibility for collection action for assigned accounts in order to minimize bad debt expense, and optimize accounts receivable turnover. This position also supports monthly reporting and accounting for Credit & Accounts Receivable as assigned by the Manager.

BASIC PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION

• Resolve routine trade delinquency in order to maximize cash flow for H.B. Fuller.
• Maintain the customer master files for order processing and Accounts Receivable.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Coordination with Accounts Receivable Analyst in Collections Team to obtain payment information from HBF customers. This applies to the following countries/sub-regions:

• Australia & New Zealand

• Review credit memos issued and coordinate resolution within established guidelines.

• Set up new, and maintain the existing customer master files for order processing and Accounts Receivable.

• Documents, supports and communicates payments for specific customer accounts accordingly.

• Month end account reconciliation with Accounting module (G/L) and Accounts Receivable module.

• Calculation and registration of exchange rate differences of bank accounts in different currencies.

• Support and coordination with Accounting Team (RTR) in reference to bank account payments and registration.

• Control and verification of checks deposited in the bank.

• Ensure that internal controls, particularly in relation to procedures SOX are in compliance. SOX compliance related processes.

• Support on internal and external audits.

• Month end reconciliation and report in coordination with Credit & Collection team. Receipts that were not allocated to the invoices.

• Collaborate with management, with regards to respecting the principles defined in the internal policies of H.B. Fuller and all procedures and work instructions established.

• Perform other clerical tasks as assigned to support Finance Team.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills
• Experience in Collections is a plus.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• SAP A/R System experience.
• Bilingual (English).
• At H.B. Fuller, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing all applicants and employees with equal employment opportunity. We subscribe to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) policy of employing and promoting individuals based on their merits, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, or any other protected classification._