The Company: Cognex is the largest, most successful and recognized integral player in industrial machine vision! We are a financially strong, international company with no debt and have been in business for over 40 years. Using advanced optics, image sensors and artificial intelligence software Cognex vision and ID systems capture an image then analyze it to make sense of what’s being seen. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all. Our Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast culture recognizes our employees for their innovation, perseverance, and hard work in a fun, rewarding, and quirky environment.
This position is located in our Guadalajara, Mexico office
The Credit and Collection Analyst is responsible for activities within the accounts receivable department.
Essential Functions:
- Responsible for credit & collections for customers within the US as well as billing and cash application
- Monitor and collect past due receivables
- Work closely with order administration, customer master data, and the sales team to set up new customers, establish appropriate credit limits, respond to requests, and resolve customer issues
- Resolves issues pertaining to credit hold orders in a timely manner
- Issue invoices manually outside the normal billing cycle as milestones are reached
- Assist with various other general accounting or credit tasks as needed
- Support internal and external audits
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- 1-2 years credit & collections experience
- SAP experience needed
- Detail-oriented with a very high level of accuracy
- Demonstrated ability to work to tight corporate deadlines
- Ability to work independently, using judgment to make credit decisions that have the best interests of the organization in mind
- Ability to communicate professionally with all levels within the organization and external customers with a positive attitude
- Team player who works well with others to achieve company goals
- Good working knowledge of computerized systems is required
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel
Minimum Education and Work Experience:
- 1-2+ years of experience working within a fast-paced credit & collections role
- B.S. in Accounting or related Finance field preferred