Job Description
The Company:
Cognex is the global leader in the exciting and growing field of machine vision, with annual revenue of $1 Billion. We are a financially strong international company with a culture that maintains the fast-paced, creative environment of a startup. Our employees, proudly called “Cognoids,” take their work seriously but don’t take themselves seriously. Our Work Hard, Play Hard, Move Fast culture recognizes our employees for their innovation, perseverance, and hard work in a fun and rewarding environment. We value in-person team collaboration, while offering remote workplace flexibility up to two days a week.
The Role:
The Credit and Collection Analyst is responsible for activities within the accounts receivable department.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for Monitoring and Collection of past due receivables, Credit Management, Cash Application, and Accounts Receivable Maintenance. Work closely with Order Administration, Customer Master Data, and the Sales Team to set up new customers, establish appropriate credit limits, respond to requests, and resolve customer issues.
• Resolve issues pertaining to credit hold orders in a timely manner.
• Issue invoices manually outside the normal billing cycle as milestones are reached.
• Assist with various other general accounting or credit tasks as needed.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Participation in ad-hoc projects.
• Complete monthly Accounts Receivable reconciliations as per corporate timelines.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Detail-oriented with a very high level of accuracy.
• Demonstrated ability to work to tight corporate deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and communicate with all levels within the organization.
• Good working knowledge of computerized systems is required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel
• SAP experience a plus.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills with customers.

Minimum Education and Work Experience:

• 2+ years of experience working within a fast-paced accounting environment (accounts receivable preferred).
• Second European language is essential (French German preferred).
• B.S. in Accounting preferred.

Disclaimer:
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

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• Responsible for Monitoring and Collection of past due receivables, Credit Management, Cash Application, and Accounts Receivable Maintenance. Work closely with Order Administration, Customer Master Data, and the Sales Team to set up new customers, establish appropriate credit limits, respond to requests, and resolve customer issues.
• Resolve issues pertaining to credit hold orders in a timely manner.
• Issue invoices manually outside the normal billing cycle as milestones are reached.
• Assist with various other general accounting or credit tasks as needed.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Participation in ad-hoc projects.
• Complete monthly Accounts Receivable reconciliations as per corporate timelines