Accounts Receivable Analyst - CHAMPRO
Bannockburn, IL 60015
About the Job
About Us:
Champro is a privately owned sporting goods and apparel manufacturer that has been in business for 30+ years. We have received numerous industry awards for our business practices and excellent customer service. Our business philosophy is focused on our customers and we take pride in providing them with the best value in team sports equipment and apparel. We are looking for a qualified AR Analyst to join our AR/Credit Department working Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Position:
The AR Analyst will train and assist in all areas of the AR/Credit Function. This will include handling an aging portfolio to manage collection activity, cash application and posting ACH and credit card payments, processing and recording credit applications, handle incoming calls from customers and providing and finding solutions to their questions, managing incoming emails via the AR Ticketing system, as well as develop relationships both internally and externally with our customers in order to support and facilitate the growth of Champro.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Manage a portfolio of accounts to perform collection activity and maintain company desired aging requirements.
- Set up new accounts received via our AR Ticketing system and communicate to our internal sales team and our customers.
- Process credit applications for customers looking to set up terms to determine viability of extending payment terms and recommending credit limits.
- Assist with the cash application process to be able to post lockbox batches, incoming ACH payments, and credit card payments.
- Manage incoming emails via our ticketing system to provide proper answers and outstanding customer service to our customers.
- Handle incoming customer phone calls from customers and provide high level customer service Develop relationships with our inside and outside sales teams and Sales Management in order to facilitate company growth and resolve issues/problems.
- Assist in our invoicing function to ensure timely and accurate invoicing to our customers
Requirements:
- Finance, Sports, or Business Administration and/or business experience preferred Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to adapt and strong problem-solving skills
- Ability to build relationships both internally and with external customers
- Ability to work in a fast paced, high volume, team environment
- Curious and interested in learning all aspects of the AR Department and our Company
- Good decision-making skills. Ability to evaluate a situation and make a strong decision
Company Culture:
We are proud to offer eligible associates a full-range of benefits including medical, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as short-term and long-term disability, 401K, Profit Sharing, paid time off, holidays, and reimbursement toward gym membership fees. A collaborative atmosphere working together to exceed our customers’ expectations, as well as, an Equal Opportunity Employer bringing together diverse individuals to develop new and innovative solutions