Collections Specialist (B2B)

OPENTEXT - THE INFORMATION COMPANY

As the Information Company, our mission at OpenText is to create software solutions and deliver services that redefine the future of digital. Be part of a winning team that leads the way in Enterprise Information Management. 

The Opportunity: 
Reporting to the Manager, AR, the Collections Specialist (escalations) brings their extensive experience in global collections to deliver on collections targets. He/She has a passion for delivering the best-in-class customer experience in the Order to Cash function.  

What You Are Great At:

• Accountable for the timely resolution of escalated collection issues, including ensuring accurate customer information is maintained.
• Complete account reconciliations as required.
• Partner with your peers to support collections/escalations activities as required to ensure a timely resolution.
• Encourage knowledge sharing and support team members with existing processes/practices along with any changes to align with best practices. 
• Accurately evaluate the likelihood of collectability of disputed/contentious items to flag as “at risk” accounts to your leader with recommendations for resolution. 
• Partner with key stakeholders as required to ensure timely resolutions. (Billing, Sales, Legal).
• Assist your leader in other projects/initiatives as assigned to deliver best-in-class process and practice for the Cash Collections function.
• Assign escalated accounts to your team members, and act as a triage person.
• Co-ordinate with our external 3rd party agencies

What It Takes:  

• Post-secondary degree, diploma, or certificate in Business, Accounting, or Finance an asset
• Minimum 3-5 years collections experience, preferably global B2B and in software services/high tech
• Strong customer service mindset with the ability to problem-solve escalated situations
• Excellent written and verbal communication and negotiation skills, specifically with Sales and External Customers
• Strong organization and time management skills, with demonstrated success in managing multiple priorities
• Strong working knowledge of SAP and Microsoft Office Excel 
• Self-starter with a continuous improvement mindset
• Strong team player, understanding that you deliver as a team and it is always best when you collaborate to find solutions to problems.
• Demonstrated ability to drive a culture of learning with your peers and help them to be resilient in a continuously changing environment. 
   

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