Accounts Receivable Specialist

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We’re looking for a team player who shares our purpose of enabling engineering breakthroughs that lead to a better tomorrow.

Responsibilities

• Perform critical collection activities on overdue invoices, such as phone calls, email, dunning letters, and regularly contacting customers to determine payment delays.
• Analyze and investigate root causes of outstanding balances by liaising with internal and external customers.
• Proactively communicate with management about significant overdue receivables and potential risks.
• Manage credit risk by handling order blocks/unblocks and assessing customers’ payment histories.
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve claims and customer issues and respond to inquiries.
• Provide day‑to‑day customer service in accordance with established standards and continuously improve service quality.
• Monitor payment plans and ensure adherence to agreed schedules.
• Lead escalation meetings and communications.
• Support month‑end close and AR accounting tasks.
• Prepare data and reports and continuously seek process improvements and efficiency gains.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date customer data in the accounting system to ensure data integrity.
• Provide required documentation and support during internal and external audits.
• Support deployment of new tools, systems, and processes within the receivables function.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions to stay current on policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Act as a deputy for other team members during their absence to ensure continuity of AR operations.

Qualifications

• Secondary vocational or higher education in a relevant field (accounting, finance, economics) or related.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in English (minimum B1).
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving and negotiation skills.
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to conduct workshops and training sessions for employees.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a team.
• Ability to adapt to dynamic business conditions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel).

What We Offer

• Solid employer present on the market for over 100 years.
• Private Medical Care (Lux Med) and life insurance.
• Language classes.
• Flexible working time (you can start your work day between 6:00 – 10:00).
• Remote work option: 1 day per week.
• Annual bonus.
• Referral program with great referral bonuses - to grow the community with people dear to you.
• Employee Assistance Program (legal, psychological, financial consulting, etc.).
• E‑learning platform.
• Recognition Award Program.

Parker is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on grounds of age, race, religion, ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation or disability in relation to recruitment and employment.