Credit, Cash & Collections Specialist - Remote (U.S.) na Hood Container Corporation

At Hood Container Corporation, we are looking for a Credit, Cash & Collections Specialist for our centralized credit, cash and collection team.  In this role, you will need to have strong critical thinking and organizational skills to maintain the integrity and accuracy of credit and accounts receivable.

This position will report to the Director of Credit and will have an option to work remotely or within a HCC facility.

What it Takes:

• Five or more years of experience with Cash Application/Accounts Receivable.
• Detail oriented and strong analytical skills.
• Ability to apply knowledge of GAAP.
• Ability to research, compile, analyze and interpret data.
• Advanced Excel experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills with the ability to interact with all levels and functions within the business.
• Experience with lockbox automation a plus

How You Will Contribute:

• Involved in the customer onboarding process for granting credit and verification of required accounting information
• Responsible for accurate and timely cash application as it is a key component in the collections process. 
• Reconcile daily cash received 
• Identify and address all short and over payment discrepancies 
• Identify and resolve unapplied cash issues
• Assist with the collection of delinquent balances
• Assist finance team with the completion of month end close deadlines.
• Interact with all levels and functions within the business to maintain inter-departmental relationships and promote communication amongst the team.
• Support and assist internal and corporate reporting requirements such as audit, government surveys, department reports and others.
• Assist in the preparation of  internal reports.
• Work on special projects as required.
• Compliance with corporate accounting policy.