We have more than 1800 colleagues in Poland, supporting our business in all global regions. Our Global Delivery Center (GDC) engineers in Krakow and Warsaw office collaborate on the design and delivery of local and global projects in the fields of engineering, design and construction. Our Global Business Services (GBS) specialists provide global support and expertise in the fields of Accounting, Procurement, IT, HR and Graphic Design.
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As a Junior Cash Collection Specialist you will be joining our in-house corporate accounting department. You will become an important part of our global team by providing accounting support to the project delivery efforts for our clients and internal teams.
You will be responsible for:
- Performing collection activities on Past Due AR on assigned portfolio of Customers
- Determining the most appropriate method to collect payment against delinquent account (dunning letter, email, phone call)
- Reviewing delinquent accounts with Senior Management and providing regular collection forecasts
- Preparing Customer Aging analysis
- Resolving Customer disputes pertaining to collection
- Advising and making recommendations regarding the subsequent treatment of uncollectible receivables (transfer to third party, bad debt reserve, write off)
- Cooperating closely with different departments (Cash Application, Project Accounting, Project Managers) to achieve targets
- Negotiating and building long term business relationships with customers
- Escalating all unsolved/unclear issues to the Team Leader
- Planning and prioritizing own work to ensure that deadlines and customer expectations are met
- May be required to perform some Accounts Receivable responsibilities per Junior Accounts Receivable job description:
- Researching and processing incoming wire transfers, ACH payments, checks and other receipts
- Applying daily payments to client invoices and updates receipt logs accordingly
- Applying varied regional cash receipts (vendor payments, employee checks, tax refunds, rebates, money transfers)
- Processing different AR adjustments (roundings, overpayments, taxes, refunds, interest) and nettings
- Responding to AR related queries using shared AR mailboxes
- Participating in internal and external audits
- Collaborating effectively with other departments (Project Accounting, Accounts Payables, General Ledger, Treasury, Tax, Payroll, Credit Cards)
- Following company policies, procedures and SOX controls
- Degree in Finance/Accounting or related field will be a strong asset
- 1-2 years of experience in AR or Cash Collection department
- Fluency in both written and spoken English
- Advanced knowledge of MS Office, especially MS Excel
- Knowledge of Oracle Financials will be an asset
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent business partnering skills and proactiveness
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- International working environment and unique company culture with emphasis on individual career growth and work-life balance
- Friendly atmosphere and professional collaboration founded on diversity and inclusion in the workplace (e.g. employees’ organizations initiatives like Women’s Networks, Green Team, Toastmasters, sport activities)
- Full time employment contract with salary corresponding to qualifications
- Benefits package (e.g. private medical care, life insurance, Multisport card, car park sharing system, bicycle parking, fruits)
- Personal development opportunities, including but not limited to, a range of professional trainings and certifications (e.g. ACCA, CIMA), post-graduate studies, English lessons
- Flexible working hours and ability to work remotely based on business requirements
Jacobs is an ACCA Approved Employer!
The ACCA Approved Employer Programme recognises employers’ high standards of staff training and development. We have proved our organisation is committed to ensuring ACCA students, affiliates and members have the right skills, ethics and competences to add value and drive the business forward.
At Jacobs, we’re challenging today to reinvent tomorrow by solving the world’s most critical problems for thriving cities, resilient environments, mission-critical outcomes, operational advancement, scientific discovery and cutting-edge manufacturing, turning abstract ideas into realities that transform the world for good. With $13 billion in revenue and a talent force of more than 55,000, Jacobs provides a full spectrum of professional services including consulting, technical, scientific and project delivery for the government and private sector.