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JOB PURPOSE/MISSION/SUMMARY: The Cash Collections Specialist plays a vital role in Lexmark's Cebu Competence Center (CCC), managing worldwide accounts receivables and ensuring timely collection and application of payments. This position requires strong problem-solving, negotiation, and customer service skills to drive improved cash flow and reduce delinquencies. Responsible for collecting overdue payments and establishing re-payment arrangements. Performs a wide variety of credit and collection functions. Collects monies owed on delinquent accounts. KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES / KEY JOB FUNCTIONS: Scope: Uses best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products or services Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience Requires in-depth knowledge and experience Decisions guided by policies, procedures and business plan Generally domestic scope/accountability Primary Responsibilities: Monitors delinquent accounts and implements collection procedures. Sends follow-up letters and accepts payment on certain accounts. Performs tasks and ensures quality in support of post-sale customer administration business initiatives. Inputs information through data screens to accurately reflect account activity and resolve account discrepancies and balances. Re-bills companies or individuals when appropriate. Responds to inquiries from customers or external collection resources. Obtains required information from credit organizations, banks and loan associations for new customer applications and/or delinquent accounts. Maintains databases by entering, updating, and retrieving data as well as formatting and generating reports. Evaluates new and existing customer creditworthiness; extends and/or revokes credit lines/limits. Receives/places calls or sends letters to customers to resolve billing or invoice issues on delinquent accounts. Reviews and makes recommendations regarding bad debt or write-offs. Develops and maintains relationships with external credit agencies. Performs all other duties as assigned. Key Deliverables: On-time collection and application of payments. Meet globally agreed delinquency targets at month end. Improved cash flow and reduction of Days Sales Outstanding (DSO). Reduction of delinquencies. Business compliance. On-time resolution of customer claims and concerns. Customer satisfaction and stakeholder satisfaction. COMPETENCIES, SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & ABILITIES: Skills / Competencies Agile Problem Solving Customer Advocacy Creative Negotiation Skills Collection Management & Dispute Management Operational Process Expertise Account Management Issue Resolution Business Acumen Stakeholder Service Orientation Customer Correspondence Knowledge Understanding of Xerox products, solutions, and services (key offerings) Preferred Good knowledge of computer usage and Microsoft Office software (especially Excel) Minimum Behavior Proactive and Empowered Thinks ahead and anticipates actions Self-motivated to enhance and simplify programs, processes, and experiences Take actions based on observed needs without waiting for direction Creative Moves with speed and urgency to actively address the needs of the business Innovates to do things differently, more simply and effectively Pivots quickly to address unanticipated obstacles Accountable Accepts responsibility for decisions and actions Acknowledges and learns from experience Collaborative Inclusive of others to reach the best solution Shares information and success with others Expands understanding by seeking other's perspectives Customer-focused Moves decisively to solve customer and business challenges Acts with passion and conviction in interactions with customers, partners, and colleagues EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & CERTIFICATIONS BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Education: 4 years bachelor's degree in any relevant course (Accounting, Finance, etc.) Experience: Knowledge of SAP and experience in Customer Service is a plus. Certification / Licensure: Not Applicable
