About Vibrantz Technologies

Vibrantz Technologies is a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and materials solutions whose purpose is to bring color, performance, and vibrancy to life. Every day, our employees, the products we make, and our valued customer partnerships are inspired by this purpose.

Serving over 11,000 customers, Vibrantz’s technologies are trusted in a variety of advanced materials, color solutions and performance coatings applications and consumer products. We are experts in particle engineering, glass and ceramic science and color technology. Our technologies are used in small amounts to make big impacts on applications and consumer products, including durable vehicles and batteries, easier-to-clean appliances, energy efficient roof tiles and bricks, stronger and more decorative glass, and eco-friendly paints.

Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Vibrantz has over 50 manufacturing facilities and sales offices on six continents, and we employ 4,500 individuals. Our shared culture is rooted strongly in our six core values that focus on safety, our people, customers, excellence in all we do, environmental stewardship and integrity, ethics, and trust. And we are intent upon fostering a workplace that engages not only employees’ heads and hands and – uniquely – their hearts.

Vibrantz is owned by American Securities, a leading U.S. private equity firm that invests in market-leading North American companies with annual revenue generally ranging from $200 million to $2 billion and/or $50 million to $200 million of EBITDA. American Securities and its affiliates have approximately $23 billion under management and are based in New York with an office in Shanghai.

For more information, please visit www.vibrantz.com and www.american-securities.com.

Job Function

Reporting into the Credit and Collections Supervisor, the Accounts Receivable Specialist will be based out of Quincy, IL and will be responsible for working with customers to resolve payment discrepancies and recording payments to customers' accounts.

Responsibilities

Call and/or email correspondence to customers when necessary for collections

Work with customer service and sales on collection issues

Prepare daily cash deposits and fills out cash control sheet daily

Enter finalized cash receipts and update accounts receivable ledger by customer

Obtain and email invoice copies for customers, as requested

Process daily credit card deposits

Research and process customer claims of invoice disputes

Research and process payment discrepancies, charge backs and returned checks

Prepare assigned general ledger balance sheet reconciliations

Review customer orders for release on credit hold

Create weekly and monthly account aging reports

Assist with the monthly financial closing and reporting process as needed

Assist with related special projects, as required

Required Experience

High School diploma

Preferred Experience

Associate’s degree in business or equivalent experience - Three to five years of related experience and/or training in an accounts receivable or comparable role

Knowledge/Skills

This highly visible position interacts with both customers and all levels of management, requiring finely-tuned customer service skills

Being a positive representative of the department and the company is of particular importance

The individual must meet key deadlines while handling regular interruptions

Experience working with an ERP, preferably IFS, ROSS or SAP or similar system, is required

Ability to proficiently use MS Office software

Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions

Writes clearly and informatively; able to read and interpret written information

Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events

Takes responsibility for own actions; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan

Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem-solving situations

Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance, paid vacation, and 401K.

Location

Quincy, IL

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Vibrantz Technologies Inc. (“Vibrantz”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. Vibrantz strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex, gender, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.