We Light the Way!
Acuity Brands (NYSE: AYI) is transforming the lighting industry.
We take pride in our 12,000 employees, and they take pride in working with the best in the industry.
Join a team committed to lighting the way to a more brilliant, connected, and productive world.
Individually we are talented, but together we are unstoppable.
Your Mission
Deliver operational excellence within the accounts receivable group, delivering a world-class customer experience & focused fiscal integrity in a high performing culture.
What You’ll Be Doing
Authorize credit applications within established company policies Analysis of financial information on new and existing customers to maximize sales and to limit the risk of bad debt loss Review & evaluate credit applications for approvals for approval, establish credit limits and risk categories Manage the credit hold system within company guidelines Report on customer account balances & delinquency rates Adhere to collection procedures to reduce DSO, past due percentages and improve cash flow Establish Credit review procedures via research through credit organizations, banks, and other trade references/reports Work with Accounting manager to establish bad debt reserve analysis and accrual recommendation Analyze business conditions and build partnerships at all levels of the organization to mitigate risk while maximizing sales Manage accounts receivable team
What We Are Looking For In You
Leadership: Ability to identify and take ownership of work product Motivation: Self-starter and strong desire to achieve results; Passionate about quality, results and progress Adaptability: Adaptive and open to change/flexibility within job Superior Customer Experience: Inherent desire to proactively enhance the customers experience Technical savvy: Ability to learn new processes quickly and identify opportunities to improve processes Attention to detail: Does not let important details slip through the crack and manages multiple priorities at a time in a fast-paced environment Collaboration: Proactively works well with a range of people throughout the business Problem Solving: Analytical ability to research issues and make appropriate conclusions Communication: Strong communication skills with ability to interact with both internal and external departments/customers in a positive manner
What You Should Have
Fluent in Spanish and English 10+ years of experience NACM certification/training required Bachelor’s Degree Required Masters/Graduate Degree preferred Experience with commercial collections & liens Highly visible role as part of the leadership team and requires close coordination with sales and other functions
We invite you to apply today to join us as We Light the Way to a Brilliant, Productive, and Connected World!
Please utilize the internal career site to apply if you are a current employee at Acuity Brands.
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