Associate Credit Representative

Ecolab is seeking an Associate Credit Representative who will be responsible for an assigned portfolio of accounts. In this role you will be accountable for managing all aspects of a portfolio which include collection activities necessary to reduce AR aging, DSO and mitigate risk for the company. This requires good written and verbal communication skills and applicable accounting, reconciliation, analytical and collection skills necessary to achieve the company and department objectives. Whats in it For You: The opportunity to take on some of the worlds most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best What You Will Do: Adheres to company and department policies and procedures. Achieves individual objectives related to aged receivables, DSO, account management and SLAs by utilizing good time management skills. Responds to incoming communications including e-mails, inbound calls from customers and field associates, and direct mail. Required to utilize collection strategies to initiate collection effort for managed cross-divisional customers via phone and e-mail. May be required to utilize knowledge of Credit systems to identify and resolve complex customer accounts issues (disputes, unapplied cash, reconciliation, refunds, etc.) Handles escalated issues from internal/external customers Effectively engages Sales Team on critical business decisions related to account management, orders, collection and placement. Uses critical decision making skills to insure orders are approved or held to insure corporate relationships are Researches disputes and invoice issues. Support dispute identification and resolution process. Provides customers with aging and supporting documents to maximize collections. Work with Credit risk management to minimize risk and support special handling on high risk accounts. Document understanding of customer specific processes (Payment process, approval structure, Acct History, Portal restrictions and risk profile). Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree or currently enrolled in a Bachelors Degree program in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field Four years previous experience in credit, finance/accounting or related field may be substituted in part No Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunity Position Requirements: This is a hybrid role out of Eagan, MN. 3 days in office; 2 days remote. Preferred Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting or business-related field Experience in Microsoft Office Suite software (Excel, Word, Outlook) Previous analytical experience with aptitude for research, analysis, and problem solving skills Effective communication skills with all levels within the organization, both oral and written SAP experience Excellent organizational and time management skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities Strong attention to detail Annual or Hourly Compensation Range The pay range for this position is $55,000.00 - $82,500.00. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws. Benefits Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Click here to see our benefits. If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here. Potential Customer Requirements Notice To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to: - Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing. - Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab. Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website. A trusted partner at nearly three million customer locations, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on a century of innovation, with an annual sales of $15 billion and more than 48,000 associates, Ecolab delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use, and improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets in more than 170 countries around the world. When you come to work at Ecolab, you get to take on some of the worlds most meaningful challenges and have the opportunity to learn and grow, shape your career, make an impact and quickly see the importance of your work. 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