Credit & Collections Specialist

Job ID: 21567 Position Description: AMETEK, Inc.

is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of approximately $5 billion.

AMETEK has 18,000 colleagues at more than 150 operating locations, and a global network of sales, service and support locations in 30 countries around the world.

The AMETEK Growth Model combines its four growth strategies of Operational Excellence, Strategic Acquisitions, Global & Market Expansion, and New Product Development, with a disciplined focus on cash generation and capital deployment.

By executing the AMETEK Growth Model, the company seeks to generate shareholder value by doubling earnings per share over the course of each business cycle.

AMETEK consists of two operating groups, both with highly differentiated technology and leading positions in niche markets: Electronic Instruments
– a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of advanced analytical, test and measurement instrumentation for the energy, aerospace, power, research, medical and industrial markets.

Electromechanical
– a differentiated supplier of automation and precision motion control solutions, and highly engineered electrical interconnects, specialty metals and thermal management systems.

About Us: Vision Research is a Business Unit in the Materials Analysis Division of AMETEK, Inc.

Vision Research manufactures industry leading high-speed digital cameras.

Our cameras are primarily sold into industrial, academic, defense and government research facilities.

We also have a smaller entertainment-oriented camera business.

Although not our primary focus, Vision Research has received both an Academy Award and an Emmy for our technical contribution to the entertainment industry.

To learn more about Vision Research, Phantom cameras and to get a good idea of the type of images we can collect please go to www.phantomhighspeed.com.

Job Overview: The Credit & Collections Specialist will be responsible for the credit and collection activities for the Vision Research business unit.

• Responsible for preparation of daily invoicing, including submission of invoices to customers via email and web-based portals (ARIBA, WAWF).

• Daily cash receipt processing (includes payments received to the lockbox, ACH payments and wire transfers).

• Process credit card payments for customer orders.

• Initiate all collection activities, follow-up and monitor results including written correspondence, telephone, fax, and e-mail with customers.

• Preparation of commercial invoices for international customer shipments.

• Review international letters of credit and prepare bank guarantees.

• A/R Reporting – including analysis of A/R aging and credit hold reporting.

• Work with management to analyze credit worthiness of new customers and establish credit limits.

• Work cross-functionally on credit related issues.

• Perform all duties in accordance with company policy.

Job Requirements: Position Requirements: Required Education, Knowledge, Skills and Experience:
• Associates Degree in accounting or finance.

• Minimum 3 years of experience in credit and collections, including international collections.

• Experience with integrated ERP software.

• Strong organization skills.

• Good verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency with office productivity applications (Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word).

• Self-motivated and able to work independently with ability to manage multiple tasks.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.