AR ANALYST – ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE CASH APPLICATION JUNIOR TEAM LEADER:Successful applicant will be assigned to the Accounts Receivable department. Job responsibilities include, yet are not limited to, the following:Lead the Cash Application Team, including several Collections related functionsResponsible for Collections on an assigned portfolio of domestic and export customersContribute to recruitment, training and coaching of team membersLead the execution of daily Cash Application activities for European business units.Develop good working relationship with all internal and external partnersSupport monthly, weekly, or daily Financial- and Management reporting.Lead the monthly closing procedures and AR reserves calculations.Deliver an accurate weekly cash flow forecast for AR, with comprehensive explanations on deviations.Establish and maintain a positive professional relationship with customers and the sales force.Support the Team with advanced account reconciliations and mass reconciliation activitiesFunction as a first point of escalation for Collections issues on the assigned portfolioCoordinate mass dunning process to accelerate collection of aged debtsDrive process standardization & improvement initiatives through to completion.Ensure payments are applied correctly and on time.Create an environment that fosters high performance and the highest quality of service.Set goals and measure performance for the team, in agreement with the AR Manager.Actively monitor the workload and address concernsSupport and/or lead department projects.Desired skills:Bachelor's degree in Business or FinanceExperience in Accounts Receivables and ready for the next stepFluent French & English spoken and written. Additional language skills in Spanish, Portuguese or Dutch will be valuedHands onAdvanced Negotiation skillsExcellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skillsAbility to handle high volume transactions (payments, disputes, escalations).Assertive, dynamic, organized with a methodical approach.Ability to work under pressure to attain company objectives.IT skills:Advanced skills at using ExcelKnowledge of ERP, preferably SAP, M3 (Infor) and/or Dynamics365Experience implementing new ERP is a plus#J-18808-Ljbffr