Credit & Collections Specialist

About the company:

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of approximately $7 billion.

AMETEK has 22,000 colleagues at more than 150 operating locations, and a global network of sales, service and support locations in 30 countries around the world.

The AMETEK Growth Model combines its four growth strategies of Operational Excellence, Strategic Acquisitions, Global & Market Expansion, and New Product Development, with a disciplined focus on cash generation and capital deployment. By executing the AMETEK Growth Model, the company seeks to generate shareholder value by doubling earnings per share over the course of each business cycle.

AMETEK consists of two operating groups, both with highly differentiated technology and leading positions in niche markets:

Electronic Instruments - a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of advanced analytical, test and measurement instrumentation for the energy, aerospace, power, research, medical and industrial markets.

Electromechanical - a differentiated supplier of automation and precision motion control solutions, and highly engineered electrical interconnects, specialty metals and thermal management systems.

Position summary:

Responsible for all aspects of credit, collections, and cash application functions. Ultimate objective is to minimize credit risk and to follow up on all accounts receivable to achieve a minimum amount of days sales outstanding in open accounts receivable.

Key Responsibilities:

• Initiate all collection activities, follow-up and monitor results including written correspondence, telephone, fax, and e-mail with customers
• Interface with sales, service, and logistics departments in resolving any accounts receivable issues, including initiating requests for billing adjustments and keeping the departments updated on any A/R collection issues
• Establish and maintain credit and collection files and records
• Apply all cash receipts (local deposits, lockbox deposits, and wire transfers) to the appropriate invoices on customers’ accounts
• Process all credit card settlements from customers paying via credit card
• Monitor credit lines
• Review international letters of credit and prepare bank guarantees
• Prepare commercial invoices
• Process daily sales invoices
• Perform all duties in accordance with company policy
• Perform any other duties as deemed necessary by the company
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Position Requirements:

• 3 - 5 years’ experience in credit and collections, including international credit/collections & review/processing of letters of credit & bank drafts
• Computer Literate with office productivity applications
• Good verbal and written (English) communication skills
• Preferred but not required prior experience working in an Equipment/Scientific/Engineering Industry

What we offer you?

• Work in a dynamic international environment and pleasant and support team
• Opportunities for learning and personal growth
• Private Additional Health Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• And many other perks and benefits