Accounts Receivable Specialist

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At Airgas, we RESPECT, HONOR and VALUE diversity. We are invested in cultivating a dynamic and inclusive culture.

We are looking for you!

• Strong passion for fostering an environment of Diversity, Inclusion and Respect.

• Experience with developing, contributing, and supporting Airgas' commitment to a World Class Service, exceeding customer expectations and building brand loyalty.

• This role is a hybrid role.

Excellent Benefits: Airgas offers a full benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance, Vacation, Sick, Paid Holidays, 401(k) Retirement Plan with company match, Tuition Assistance and much more! Benefits Start after 30 days of employment

Recruiter: Quentin Chavis Jr. / quentin.chavisjr@airgas.com / 346-459-4397

Job Description Summary: Manage an assigned territory of accounts for our National Carbonation division. Administer the credit function and ensure that credit policies and practices are effectively enforced. Manage the timely and efficient collection of the company's account receivables. Communicate with sales and operations on the status of assigned accounts. Coordinate the investigation of UADs, pricing issues, required credit memos and other actions as required. Provide good customer service through the timely resolution of disputed invoices. The successful candidate takes ownership and creates solutions and enjoys working "hands-on" in a high-volume, fast-paced work environment.

• Review AR aging to ensure compliance to credit hold policy

• Must be able to independently research across multiple systems

• Place delinquent accounts on hold based on policy guidelines. Release "on hold" accounts based on a thorough analysis of the customer's purchases, payments, history, ability to pay and business strategy. Strive to make decisions that result in a win-win situation.

• Contact delinquent customers for payment, prepare reports detailing collection progress.

• Reconcile customer accounts and perform adjustments as needed

• Maintain strong communications with Field Sales, Customer Service and Management

• Update collection note system for all customers' contacts.

• Must be performance driven and show a high level of accountability.

• Forward thinking, proactive, detailed and results oriented, positive attitude and self-motivated.

• Demonstrate the ability to work collaboratively with other team members.

• Provide requested invoices and POD to customers.

• Prepare and process accounts for placement with 3rd Party collection agencies.

• Negotiate and structure payment plans and dispute settlements

• Recommend write offs, adjustments and credits.

• Investigate, research, and resolve issues as they relate to purchase orders, billing issues, short payments, over payments and deduction.

• Perform other duties assigned by Management.

The above job functions are illustrative of the duties and responsibilities associated with this position and are not intended to be all inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required

• At least two years of commercial collections experience

• SAP (FSCM Module) and Sales Force experience are required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree preferred

• Background in the food and beverage industry is highly desired.

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Benefits

We care about and support all Airgas associates. This is evident not only through our competitive compensation but also through a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision plans, vacation, sick time, floating holidays, and paid holidays for full-time employees.

We provide a progressive parental leave package for our eligible Airgas parents, offering generous paid time off for the birth or placement of children.

Additionally, we offer our employees a 401k plan with company matching funds, tuition reimbursement, discounted college tuition for employees' dependents, and an Airgas Scholarship Program.

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Your DIFFERENCES enhance our PERFORMANCE

At Airgas, we are committed to building a workplace that embraces the diversity of our employees, our customers, patients, community stakeholders and cultures across the world.

We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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About Airgas

Airgas, an Air Liquide company, is a leading U.S. supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, as well as hardgoods and related products; one of the largest U.S. suppliers of safety products; and a leading U.S. supplier of ammonia products and process chemicals. Through the passion and diversity of its 18,000 associates, Airgas fosters a culture of safety, customer success, sustainability and innovation. Airgas associates are empowered to share ideas, take initiative and make decisions.

Airgas is a subsidiary of Air Liquide, a world leader in gases, technologies and services for industry and healthcare. Present in 60 countries with approximately 66,500 employees, Air Liquide serves more than 4 million customers and patients.

Join us for a stimulating experience: At Airgas, you matter and so does the work you do. As a member of our team, you play an important role in the success of your team, making sure our products are created sustainably and delivered safely and efficiently. In turn, you'll find a welcoming workplace where you're valued for who you are and where you can fill your potential while growing a fulfilling career - whatever path you choose.

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Equal Employment Opportunity Information

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Airgas, an Air Liquide Company is a Government contractor subject to the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act of 1974 and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.

Airgas does not discriminate against qualified applicants with disabilities, and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to the known disabilities of such individuals so as to ensure equal access to benefits and privileges of employment. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact us by email at us-accommodationrequest@airgas.com.

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