Ar Accountant

**Lieu d’occupation**: Mont-Saint-Guibert, BE**

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Chez Oregon Tool, nous sommes un groupe de personnes passionnées dédiés à un état d'esprit d'innovation et à une réflexion hors des sentiers battus afin de créer les outils et produits de coupe les plus efficaces au monde. Nous croyons qu'il faut inspirer, écouter, apprendre et retrousser nos manches pour « se mettre au travail » ensemble. Nous servons un objectif plus élevé que les produits que nous fabriquons et nous nous engageons à avoir un impact positif sur les personnes, les communautés et les paysages du monde entier. Nous sommes bâtis sur un esprit de pionnier, menant avec humilité, une gérance mondiale et nous en assurons jour après jour. Nous savons ce qu'il faut pour faire le travail, et nous savons que nos employés sont la façon dont cela se passe.

The purpose of this position is to perform Accounts Receivable, Credit and Collections functions.

By skillfully performing duties surrounding the following three key functions, this position helps to both maintain good customer relations and protect the value of our Accounts Receivable portfolio. Work closely with customer service and sales organization and inform them about collection issues with customers, outgoing claims or unpaid invoices.

The role will cover several European locations

**Location: Belgium, Mont-Saint-Guibert**

**Reports to: AR Team Leader**

**Responsibilities**:
**Credit Collection & Treasury activities**
- Release orders with credit block following the credit policy.
- Assist with credit investigation for new and existing customers. Ensure it's performed according to the Oregon credit policy in a well-informed, sound manner.
- Update customer’s credit master data.
- Key person to ensure that customer accounts are kept current
- Maintain accurate customer account records.
- Track, follow-up and resolve unallocated payments, disputes and deduction items. Resolve credit issues with customers
- Respond to customer requests and inquiries for information/documentation on their accounts.
- Interface with customer service & sales organization to communicate credit decisions and ensure timely review of new customers.
- Achieve, set collection targets whilst maintaining a high quality of customer service.
- Record bank statements daily
- Clearing of customer balances and cash transit accounts.
- Track, follow-up pending payments to post.
- Involved in the payment execution process (approval request and follow-up)
- Help in the cash forecast exercise for trade incoming payments.
- Ensure month-end close entries related to credit collections and treasury.
- Various audit compliance work.

**Education, Knowledge & Experience**:

- Bachelor's degree in accounting required
- ** A First experience in credit is required**:

- Experience with SAP software is a must
- ** Fluent in English & French.**

**Skills/Abilities**:

- Effective written and oral communication skills; able to express oneself clearly and in technical and non-technical terms
- Strong data analysis skills, Excel spreadsheet skills, and knowledge of Microsoft Office suite of software tools
- Skills in continuous learning, flexibility, and customer focus
- Problem solving mindset, proactive attitude, team player and able to work with teams who are globally dispersed
- Strong organization and time management skills with the ability to meet deadlines