Founded in 1976, Samtec is a privately held, $950 million global manufacturer of a broad line of electronic interconnect solutions, including High-Speed Board-to-Board, High-Speed Cables, Mid-Board and Panel Optics, Precision RF, Flexible Stacking, and Micro/Rugged components and cables. Samtec Technology Centers are dedicated to developing and advancing technologies, strategies and products to optimize both the performance and cost of a system from the bare die to an interface 100 meters away, and all interconnect points in between. With 40+ international locations and products sold in more than 125 different countries, Samtecs global presence enables its unmatched customer service.Summary/Objective: The Accounts Receivable Clerk is responsible for collecting outstanding balances, bad debts, and to coordinate the credit extension process.Essential Functions/Responsibilities:
To make collection calls on delinquent Samtec accounts and credit hold accounts.
To work with Sales, Operations and Shipping to suspend shipments to customers with excessive over-due balances.
To process credit checks on new and existing customers as needed. This includes calling for credit reference, requesting and evaluating financial information, and using Dunn and Bradstreet reports.
To perform credit release on shipments using pre-established guidelines.
To recommend accounts to write-off as bad debt and maintain information on those accounts written off including coordinating any information required by the collection agency.
To apply customer payments against correct invoices in ERP system.
To coordinate with sales on discrepancies reported by the customer.
To supply requesting companies with credit information on existing customers.
Any other job-related functions as requested by supervisor or management.
The responsibilities as defined are intended to serve as a general guideline for this position. Associates may be asked to perform additional tasks depending on strengths and capabilities.Required Experience:
Proficient computer skills in: Excel, Word, and Outlook a must.
Must be detail oriented and concerned with timely handling of requests.
Must be able to sit/stand for at least 90 consecutive minutes and not suffer from any sensory deprivation and/or paralysis of the limbs.
Education:
High school diploma or GED required.
Some college courses in Business, Accounting or Finance preferred.
Training Required:1. On the job training as appropriate.
SAMTEC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating a diverse environment. All employment decisions at Samtec are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, pregnancy or parental status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity/expression, marital status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws.
