Vibrantz
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Vibrantz Technologies ("Vibrantz" or "Company") is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose. Serving customers globally, our innovations are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions, and performance coatings applications to enhance the hue, functionality, safety, and environmental footprint of everyday consumer products. Our key competencies in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science, and color technology enable benefits like more durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 60 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents and employs roughly 4,000 individuals. We are building a strong, shared culture that is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship, and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages employees' heads, hands, and - uniquely - their hearts. Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai. Reporting into the Credit and Collections Supervisor, the Accounts Receivable Specialist will be based out of Quincy, IL and will be responsible for working with customers to resolve payment discrepancies and recording payments to customers' accounts. Responsibilities
Call and email customers when necessary for collections Work with customer service and sales on collection issues Prepare daily cash deposits and fill out cash control sheets daily Enter finalized cash receipts and update accounts receivable ledger by customer Obtain and email copies of invoices for customers, as requested Process daily credit card deposits Research and resolve customer claims of invoice disputes Research and resolve payment discrepancies, chargebacks, and returned checks Prepare assigned general ledger balance sheet reconciliations Review customer orders for release on credit hold Create weekly and monthly account aging reports Assist with the monthly financial closing and reporting process as needed Assist with related special projects, as required Required Experience
High School diploma Preferred Experience
Associate's degree in business or equivalent experience - Three to five years of related experience and/or training in an accounts receivable or comparable role Knowledge/Skills
This highly visible position interacts with both customers and all levels of management, requiring finely-tuned customer service skills Being a positive representative of the department and the company is of particular importance The individual must meet key deadlines while handling regular interruptions Experience working with an ERP, preferably IFS, ROSS, or SAP or similar system, is required Ability to proficiently use MS Office software Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events Takes responsibility for own actions; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacation, and 401K. Location: Quincy, IL
Vibrantz Technologies ("Vibrantz" or "Company") is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose. Serving customers globally, our innovations are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions, and performance coatings applications to enhance the hue, functionality, safety, and environmental footprint of everyday consumer products. Our key competencies in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science, and color technology enable benefits like more durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 60 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents and employs roughly 4,000 individuals. We are building a strong, shared culture that is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship, and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages employees' heads, hands, and - uniquely - their hearts. Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai. Reporting into the Credit and Collections Supervisor, the Accounts Receivable Specialist will be based out of Quincy, IL and will be responsible for working with customers to resolve payment discrepancies and recording payments to customers' accounts. Responsibilities
Call and email customers when necessary for collections Work with customer service and sales on collection issues Prepare daily cash deposits and fill out cash control sheets daily Enter finalized cash receipts and update accounts receivable ledger by customer Obtain and email copies of invoices for customers, as requested Process daily credit card deposits Research and resolve customer claims of invoice disputes Research and resolve payment discrepancies, chargebacks, and returned checks Prepare assigned general ledger balance sheet reconciliations Review customer orders for release on credit hold Create weekly and monthly account aging reports Assist with the monthly financial closing and reporting process as needed Assist with related special projects, as required Required Experience
High School diploma Preferred Experience
Associate's degree in business or equivalent experience - Three to five years of related experience and/or training in an accounts receivable or comparable role Knowledge/Skills
This highly visible position interacts with both customers and all levels of management, requiring finely-tuned customer service skills Being a positive representative of the department and the company is of particular importance The individual must meet key deadlines while handling regular interruptions Experience working with an ERP, preferably IFS, ROSS, or SAP or similar system, is required Ability to proficiently use MS Office software Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events Takes responsibility for own actions; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacation, and 401K. Location: Quincy, IL