We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come… for our customers, our communities, and our planet.
Acuity Brands, Inc. (NYSE: AYI) is a market-leading industrial technology company. We use technology to solve problems in spaces, light, and more things to come. Through our two business segments, Acuity Brands Lighting and Lighting Controls (ABL) and the Intelligent Spaces Group (ISG), we design, manufacture, and bring to market products and services that make a valuable difference in people’s lives.
We are positioned at the intersection of sustainability and technology. Our businesses develop technology that helps save our customers energy and reduce their carbon emissions. We achieve growth through the development of innovative new products and services, including lighting, lighting controls, building management solutions, and location-aware applications.
Job Summary
Deliver operational excellence within the accounts receivable group and learn our systems and processes while delivering timely and accurate results.
How you will contribute:
- Manage AR portfolio by initiating customer calls, generating emails, and reconciling accounts
- Work directly with customers to resolve outstanding balances related to Credit Memos, Unapplied or Mis-applied Payments, and Deductions
- Ensure accurate and timely responses to customer inquiries.
- Research and resolve customer deductions by engaging the appropriate stakeholders to obtain validation of credit.
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP and Corporate Policies
What we are looking for in you:
- Attention to detail: Does not let important details slip through the cracks or derail a project and manage multiple priorities at a time in a fast-paced environment
- Collaboration: Ability to work with cross-functional teams throughout the business
- Analytical Skills: Able to structure and process qualitative or quantitative data and draw insightful conclusions from it; exhibits a forward-thinking mindset while achieving penetrating insights.
- Problem-Solving: Ability to research issues and apply the identified solutions to problems
- Adaptability: Adaptive and open to change/flexibility within the job
- Communication: Strong written /verbal communication skills with the ability to interact with both internal and external departments/customers in a positive manner
- Pace: Ability to multi-task and work effectively in a dynamic, high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Motivation: Self-starter possessing a strong desire to achieve results; Passionate about quality, results, and progress
- Superior Customer Experience: Inherent desire to proactively enhance the customer’s experience
Skills and Minimum Experience Required
- 3+ years’ experience in Credit & Collections /Deductions Management
- Bilingual (Spanish) required
- Proficiency in Excel & MS Suite
Skills and Minimum Experienced Preferred:
- Undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance
- Mexico Invoicing experience (facturas, pedimentos, complementos de pago)
- Power BI
- Oracle (Trade Management, Collections tool)
We value diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regards to race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Accommodation for Applicants with Disabilities: As an equal opportunity employer, Acuity Brands is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in its application process for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If you have difficulty using our online system due to a disability and need an accommodation, you may contact us at (770) 922-9000. Please clearly indicate what type of accommodation you are requesting and for what requisition.
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The range for this position is $40,200.00 to $72,400.00. Placement within this range may vary, depending on the applicant’s experience and geographic location.
