Accounts Receivable Specialist Temporal 6 Months
Chihuahua México, MX
QUIENES SOMOS
Somos EssilorLuxottica, líder mundial en diseño, fabricación y distribución de lentes oftálmicas, monturas y gafas de sol. Nuestra empresa reúne la experiencia complementaria de dos pioneros de la industria, uno en tecnologías avanzadas de lentes y el otro en la artesanía de monturas icónicas, para juntos crear un negocio integrado verticalmente que está en una posición única para abordar las necesidades de visión en evolución del mundo y la demanda global de un creciente industria de las gafas.
Con más de 180 000 empleados dedicados en 150 países que impulsan nuestras marcas icónicas, nuestra gente es creativa, emprendedora y celebrada por sus perspectivas e individualidades únicas. Comprometidos con la visión, permitimos que las personas "vean más y sean más" gracias a nuestros diseños innovadores y tecnologías aplicadas a las lentes, calidad excepcional y métodos de procesamiento de vanguardia. Todos los días impactamos las vidas de millones al cambiar la forma en que las personas ven el mundo
GENERAL FUNCTION
The Accounts Receivable Specialist performs accounts receivable activities for franchisees, sublease doctors, safety plans, and/or Hudson’s locations.
MAJOR DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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First point of contact and resolution for customer inquiries and customer disputes.
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Applies cash receipts timely and accurately.
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Focus on and facilitates collection of AR in timely manner.
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Minimizes the amount of unapplied funds.
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Responds to internal and external customer inquiries in a timely and courteous manner utilizing effective verbal and written communication skills.
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Recognizes financial opportunities and exposures and escalates appropriately.
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Monitors and adheres to internal control activities established by management.
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Provides support, as appropriate, to internal key stakeholders and external customers.
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Assumes additional responsibilities and assists with special projects as needed or directed.
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Prepares schedules and reports as requested to support management and audit requests.
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Ensures compliance with Group accounting policies, regulations and deadlines.
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Researches and resolves issues and any escalated issues in a timely manner.
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Maintains continuous improvement mindset and proactively identifies, reviews and implements process improvements.
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Complies with established department and company internal controls.
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Assumes additional responsibilities and assists with special projects as needed or directed.
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Maintains proficient knowledge and utilization of systems and software within area of responsibility.
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Prioritizes work, seeking guidance from Manager as needed.
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Escalates issues to Manager in a timely manner.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
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Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent experience
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2+ years of comparable accounts receivable experience
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Proficient in Microsoft Excel
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Strong verbal and written communication skills
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Adept at handling customers in a professional manner
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Demonstrated willingness and ability to be a self-starter, taking the initiative to solve problems/pursue business opportunities
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Ability to adapt to shifting and competing priorities
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Ability to analyze problems, to compile data, to determine facts and reach a logical conclusion
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Constructively challenges the process and takes the initiative to search for opportunities to grow, improve and innovate
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Strong time management, organizational and communication skills, both written and oral
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Strong organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
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Attention to detail and deadline-oriented