Position Description
Supports the order to cash process by applying Company collection policies and procedures in a manner that will result in the sound conversion of receivables into cash, while maintaining a minimum amount of past dues for assigned accounts. Provides customer support through proactive and diligent resolution of outstanding deductions and proper maintenance for each account in assigned portfolio.

Primary Outcome

1. a) Monitors and processes collection of receivables for assigned accounts by ensuring that timely payments are received from existing customers. b) Maintains customer collection files with pertinent documentation and documents collection activity as warranted and in accordance with policy.
2. a) Recommends, negotiates and carries out collection action plans for past due accounts. b) Reviews and analyzes customer payment trends and makes recommendations for resolution.
3. a) Monitors and processes collection of receivables for assigned accounts by ensuring that timely payments are received from existing customers. b) Maintains customer collection files with pertinent documentation and documents collection activity as warranted and in accordance with policy.

Job Responsibilities

1. Monitors and processes collection of receivables for assigned accounts by ensuring that timely payments are received from existing customers
2. Maintains customer collection files with pertinent documentation and documents collection activity as warranted and in accordance with policy
3. Recommends, negotiates and carries out collection action plans for past due accounts
4. Reviews and analyzes customer payment trends and makes recommendations for resolution
5. Ensures proper account maintenance including account reconciliation, resolution of open chargebacks, credits and unapplied cash, processing credit memos within authority parameters and the application of necessary adjustments/offsets
6. Keeps all key stakeholders, including Sales and Credit management informed of any problematic Accounts Receivable (A/R) issues
7. Serves as a liaison with sales, the customer and any third party finance provider (such as floor plan) as needed
8. Ensures full compliance with all Company policies, internal controls and the Sarbanes Oxley Act
9. Performs weekly review of over-credit line report and works with the Credit Risk department to mitigate over limit situations
   Performs other duties as assigned

• Proven knowledge of using finance and credit concepts, including a basic understanding of commercial/consumer law
• Ability to professionally consult with internal and external customers to resolve complaints
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex problems
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact with diverse partners both internally and externally
• Well organized, detail oriented, self-motivated and demonstrates effective time management skills with the ability to prioritize
• SAP or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system experience preferred
• Fluent in English and primary language used in area of responsibility and/or location

Education
Bachelor’s Degree in Business or related field, or equivalent education and experience

Experience Requirements

• • Minimum of three years’ experience in the credit or customer service field
  • Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment preferred
  • Physical & Environmental Requirements

Briggs & Stratton, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, provides innovative products and diverse power solutions to help people get work done. Briggs & Stratton is the world’s largest producer of engines for outdoor power equipment, and is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of lithium-ion battery, standby generator, energy storage system, lawn and garden, turf care and job site products through its Briggs & Stratton®, Vanguard®, Ferris®, Simplicity®, Snapper®, Billy Goat®, Allmand®, SimpliPhi®, Branco® and Victa® brands. Briggs & Stratton products are designed, manufactured, marketed and serviced in more than 100 countries on six continents.

Briggs & Stratton is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. The Company conducts all employment practices without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran’s status, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation or any other basis prohibited by law. Briggs & Stratton also undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for minorities and women, for persons with disabilities, and for protected veterans.

For consideration, please send your resume, cover letter and salary expectations to Penny Conaty