▷ Only 24h Left: Subject Matter Expert

The Opportunity Avantor is looking for a dynamic forward-thinking and experienced Subject Matter Expert role is responsible for identifying and finding end to end solutions in fixing process gaps and ensuring timely payment from customer on outstanding accounts receivable dollars there by enabling smooth transition from order entry to cash experience for various customer segments and global strategic portfolios This role will be a full-time position based out of our Coimbatore India office The role involves rendering training for new joiners and take part in strategic process related initiatives and problem-solving exercises Will have to strike a balance between maintaining trustful relationships with customer portfolio and team members and ensuring timely payment there by reducing past due and influencing DSO numbers positively These jobs make the transformations work within the regions and implement new ways of working What we re looking for Education Any bachelor s or master s degree and finance background will be an added advantage Experience 6 years of Experience in Accounts receivable Collections Should be Flexible to work night shifts and working from the office How you will thrive and create an impact Ability to take part in various strategic initiatives related to continuous improvement learning training of team members take lead of small projects and customer problem solving exercises Skills and experience matching that resolves customer-billing problems and maintains accounts receivable delinquency applying good customer service in a timely manner and maintaining healthy past due trending on the portfolios Collect customer payments in accordance with payment due dates Reviews and prioritizes open accounts for collection efforts Role of mentor and back up for the associates incharge of and bringing them up the learning curve Solves cash applications and Evaluated Receipt Settlement mode of ordering and payment Making outbound collection calls in a professional manner while keeping and improving customer relations Initiate contact via phone and or e-mail with a large portfolio of customer accounts using to determine the reason for past due accounts receivable Customer communication will require critical thinking skills to probe into the reasons for non-payment to ensure the proper resolution can be implemented Based on customer responses recommend and implement action plans for resolving delinquent transactions Action plans may require the credit analyst to engage VWR associates from other departments e g sales reps pricing etc or outside parties e g vendors freight carriers etc Reconciliation of assigned accounts to ensure that payments and credit memos are properly applied When necessary escalate collection problems to CFS Management and or Sales Team to assist in collection resolution process Approve and authorize release of orders according to credit line and payment history within established guidelines Communicate the status of the assigned portfolio and or specific accounts to CFS Management and or Sales Team Work on special projects e g account clean up as needed Identify issues attributing to account delinquency and discuss them with management Review and monitor assigned accounts and all applicable collection reports Provide timely follow-up on payment arrangements Process Payments Refunds as applicable Resolve billing and customer credit issues Update account status records and collections effort Report on collection activity and accounts receivable status Mail correspondence to customers to encourage payment of delinquent accounts Disclaimer The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer Why Avantor Dare to go further in your career Join our global team of 14 000 associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science The work we do changes people s lives for the better It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom s voice for the first time Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success At Avantor dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world Apply today EEO Statement We are an Equal Employment Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex gender identity sexual orientation race color religious creed national origin physical or mental disability protected Veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state province or local law If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process please contact us by email at and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address 3rd party non-solicitation policy By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates regardless of your usual terms and conditions Avantor works with a preferred 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