Collections Analyst

As a Collections Analyst here at Honeywell you will manage receivables ensure timely invoice collection analyze accounts identify overdue payments and implement collection strategies to optimize cash flow and minimize bad debt.

Key Areas of Responsibility and Roles:

• Responsible for all collections activities on 1 or more portfolios of customers. Activities include establishing and maintaining contact with customers (may include travel) concerning open invoices looking at payment trends and history timely escalation and/or resolution of disputes and timely escalation of collection issues to the business

• Responsible for the accurate cash receipts forecast on the assigned portfolio(s) on a monthly basis

• Responsible for ensuring collection and forecast metrics are achieved on the assigned portfolio(s)

• Analysis of financial information and/or any other relevant information of assigned customers in order to assess credit risk and make necessary recommendations to the business

• Build relationships with relevant business partners to ensure a smooth cooperation between the Credit department and the business(es) that own the assigned portfolios

• Adds value to the business by consistently improving processes and maximizing cash flow for the assigned portfolios

• Responsible for Unapplied Cash resolution and prevention

• Prepare reports and attend cash calls with Business

• Drive dispute resolution and ensure resolved disputes are cleared on a timely manner.

• Participate on Continuous Improvement process by contributing to improvement ideas monthly while using RPS Techniques (5Why Fishbone Gembas)

• Build Customer Rapport and effectively manage Past Dues via calls to customers and other communication channels (Email Sales Force Portal)

• Manages a portfolio of Customer Segment A & B (with focus on digital based on regional specifics: Direct Debit ACH EDI SDI E-Commerce Credit Cards)

Education and Qualifications:

• Experience in finance accounting collections or any other Accounts Receivables department.

Experience required:

• 2 or more years of directly related experience preferably in credit/collections

Professional Skills and Knowledge:.

• Requires knowledge of basic accounting principles and has excellent knowledge of cash collection processes and risk analysis practices.

• Excellent credit skills required in areas such as insurance letters of credit financing and legal environment.

• Strong problem solving interpersonal and financial analysis skills

• Goal oriented motivated self-starter with excellent organizational skills and the ability to handle multiple tasks.

• Excellent communication skills to perform calls and negotiation with customers

• Excellent written and presentation skills with the ability to deal tactfully confidently and ethically with both internal and external customers.

• Strong PC skills with proficiency in Excel and experience with other Microsoft Office products: Word PowerPoint Outlook Access

• Knowledge of SAP A/R SalesForce systems highly desirable.

• Fluent English necessary. Knowledge of 1 other languages is a plus:

• Green belt Certification is a plus.