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The Global AR function is centralized in Cork. Responsibilities include Credit Management, Collections, Cash Applications, Manual transaction Processing and Reporting. Reporting to the AR Team Lead the AR Specialist will be initially be responsible for Collections activities for a varied portfolio of customers in Germany but the role may evolve to other responsibilities within the organization to develop employees and address business needs.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Perform the day to day shared services collections function within the defined process standards.

• Achieve daily, weekly and monthly targets as assigned by managing and prioritising the collection of debt within the AR ledger.

• Responsible for recording and following up on disputes.

• Resolve disputes by working with internal teams or the customer to verify information.

• Work closely with the Credit Team to follow the guidelines outlined in the Credit Policy.

• Responsible for preparing detailed Aged Debt SOX.

• Performs all other duties as assigned or required.

Required Skills & Experience:

• Fluent both written and spoken English & German. Any other additional languages will be an advantage

• Flexible, proactive, and a proven team player

• Strong negotiation skills and excellent communication skills.

• Analytical skills with high attention to detail

• Highly organised and able to prioritise tasks

• Ability to build strong working relationships both internally and externally

• Ability to work to tight deadlines in order to achieve daily/weekly/monthly collections targets.

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• 2+ years’ experience in similar positions

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel

• Previous experience in fast paced multinational environments

• Experience in Shared Service Center is an advantage

• Oracle experience is an advantage

We offer you:

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Itron is committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and providing an authentic workplace experience for all employees. If you are excited about this role but your past experiences don't perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. In the end, you may be just who we are looking for!

The successful candidate's starting wage will be determined based on permissible, non-discriminatory factors such as skills and experience.

Itron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you require an accommodation to apply, please contact a recruiting representative at 1-800-635-5461 or email Accessibility@itron.com.

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