Accounts Receivable Specialist at Myers Tire Supply Distribution, Inc. in Akron, Ohio

Job Description:

Myers Tire Supply and Myers Tire Supply International, Myers Industries Companies (NYSE: MYE), serves the complete tire service market. Customers rely on our product selection, product quality, rapid availability and business solutions to grow their businesses. While we sell to anyone who performs tire service, we have custom product solutions for specific markets. MTS buys and sells nearly 10,000 different items - everything professionals need to service passenger, truck, and off-road tires and wheels. Our suppliers are among the most trusted brands in the industry to ensure the highest quality for our customers. The products we sell are associated with superior performance in their area.

SUMMARY

The Accounts Receivable Specialist - International position is accountable the credit and collection functions for the International operations of the company. This will include analyzing the risk associated with the sale, which may include a variety of collection techniques and the selective use of outside collection services. As well as collecting the maximum amount of overdue funds from customers and analyzing the risk associated with the sale, which may include a variety of collection techniques and the selective use of outside collection services. The accounts receivable specialist - International will be adding value to the business by consistently improving processes and maximizing cash flow for the assigned portfolios.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Stratify collection activities to maximize cash receipts
• Maintain communication with the Central and South America Sales offices
• Receive and manage inbound and outbound collection calls
• Contact customers regarding overdue accounts and determine reasons for non-payment
• Monitor payment commitment & follow up with customer as needed
• Analyze and inform sales, district sales manager, and credit & collections manager of credit risks
• Research and recommend initial credit lines
• Partner with sales team to resolve disputes
• Communicate with sales & supervisor on top outstanding accounts
• Research credits and communicate to the customer
• Coordinate customer credit changes with the credit manager
• Communicate accounts being shifted to a collection agency to managers
• Communicate bad debt write-offs to managers
• Maintain accurate records about the customer payment status
• Maintain customer accounts to reflect accurate data
• Minimize bad debt write offs through collection activity
• Ensure company objectives for DSO targets are met through customer account management
• Cash application, as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The individual will be a self-starter and be highly motivated. Essential qualifications include the individual to have the ability to communicate professionally through written and verbal channels, maintain relationships with the customer and sales staff.

Myers Industries, Inc. is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

Other details

• Job Function Accounting
• Pay Type Salary
• Travel Required No