Job Description

Ecolab is seeking an Associate Credit Representative who will be responsible for an assigned portfolio of accounts. In this role you will be accountable for managing all aspects of a portfolio which include collection activities necessary to reduce AR aging, DSO and mitigate risk for the company. This requires good written and verbal communication skills and applicable accounting, reconciliation, analytical and collection skills necessary to achieve the company and department objectives.

What's in it For You:

• The opportunity to take on some of the world's most meaningful challenges, helping customers achieve clean water, safe food, abundant energy and healthy environments
• The ability to make an impact and shape your career with a company that is passionate about growth
• The support of an organization that believes it is vital to include and engage diverse people, perspectives and ideas to achieve our best

What You Will Do:

• Adheres to company and department policies and procedures.
• Achieves individual objectives related to aged receivables, DSO, account management and SLA's by utilizing good time management skills.
• Responds to incoming communications including e-mails, inbound calls from customers and field associates, and direct mail.
• Required to utilize collection strategies to initiate collection effort for managed cross-divisional customers via phone and e-mail.
• May be required to utilize knowledge of Credit systems to identify and resolve complex customer accounts issues (disputes, unapplied cash, reconciliation, refunds, etc.)
• Handles escalated issues from internal/external customers
• Effectively engages Sales Team on critical business decisions related to account management, orders, collection and placement.
• Uses critical decision making skills to insure orders are approved or held to insure corporate relationships areResearches disputes and invoice issues. Support dispute identification and resolution process.
• Provides customers with aging and supporting documents to maximize collections.
• Work with Credit risk management to minimize risk and support special handling on high risk accounts. Document understanding of customer specific processes (Payment process, approval structure, Acct History, Portal restrictions and risk profile).

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or currently enrolled in a Bachelor's Degree program in Finance, Accounting, Economics or a related field
• Four years previous experience in credit, finance/accounting or related field may be substituted in part
• No Immigration Sponsorship available for this opportunity

Position Requirements:

• This is a hybrid role out of Eagan, MN. 3 days in office; 2 days remote.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or business-related field
• Experience in Microsoft Office Suite software (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Previous analytical experience with aptitude for research, analysis, and problem solving skills
• Effective communication skills with all levels within the organization, both oral and written
• SAP experience
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with ability to manage multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail

Annual or Hourly Compensation Range

The pay range for this position is $55,000.00 - $82,500.00. Many factors are taken into consideration when determining compensation, such as experience, education, training, geography, etc. We comply with all minimum wage and overtime laws.

Benefits

Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.Click here to see our benefits.

If you are viewing this posting on a site other than our Ecolab Career website, view our benefits at jobs.ecolab.com/working-here.

Potential Customer Requirements Notice

To meet customer requirements and comply with local or state regulations, applicants for certain customer-facing roles may need to:

- Undergo additional background screens and/or drug/alcohol testing for customer credentialing.

- Be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster if eligible, unless a religious or medical accommodation is requested by the applicant and approved by Ecolab.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)

Ecolab will provide reasonable accommodation (such as a qualified sign language interpreter or other personal assistance) with our application process upon request as required to comply with applicable laws. If you have a disability and require accommodation assistance in this application process, please visit the Recruiting Support link in the footer of each page of our career website.

Our Commitment to a Culture of Inclusion & Belonging

At Ecolab, we believe the best teams are inclusive. We are on a journey to create a workplace where every associate can grow and achieve their best. We are committed to fair and equal treatment of associates and applicants and recruit, hire, promote, transfer and provide opportunities for advancement based on individual qualifications and job performance. In all matters affecting employment, compensation, benefits, working conditions, and opportunities for advancement, we will not discriminate against any associate or applicant for employment because of race, religion, color, creed, national origin, citizenship status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expressions, genetic information, marital status, age, disability, or status as a covered veteran.

In addition, we are committed to furthering the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) through Affirmative Action (AA).

We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York City Fair Chance Act.

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