Description
Job Summary:
Responsible for daily accounting activities with a focus on Accounts Receivable and Customer Service, managing payments, billing, and inquiries.
Key Highlights:
1. Central role in accounting and customer service
2. Payment processing, billing, and resolution of inquiries
3. Opportunity for development and continuous improvement
**Company Description**
SGS is the world's leading inspection, verification, testing, training, and certification company. Recognized globally as the benchmark for quality and integrity, SGS employs over 95,000 people and operates a network of more than 2,400 offices and laboratories worldwide.
**Job Description**
This document outlines the responsibilities applicable to the position: **ACCOUNT PAYABLE REPRESENTATIVE RBS.** Failure to comply with the provisions set forth herein shall be deemed by the signatory parties as a serious breach and just cause for termination of the employment contract without compensation.
**Key Responsibilities:**
Responsible for daily business accounting activities, with primary focus on Accounts Receivable and Customer Service.
**Specific Responsibilities:**
* Assist with credit card payment processing, resolve online payment issues via Bill Trust, and apply all payments/credits to the correct customer accounts, either by phone or email.
* Coordinate with headquarters on customer refund requests for duplicate or overpayments.
* Coordinate the application of unapplied payments together with the Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable (AP/AR) team at headquarters.
* Clear pending payments on customer accounts or COD (Cash on Delivery) accounts.
* Follow up on inquiries received from SGS businesses and customers related to payments, collections, or billing issues.
* Supervise Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable tasks, including but not limited to:
* Handling incoming customer calls or emails.
* Processing all customer invoicing.
* Processing customer payments and assisting corporate with unapplied payments.
* Responding to customer questions and concerns.
* Assisting in collections management, as needed, to minimize outstanding receivables and DSO (Days Sales Outstanding).
* Ensuring the quality and confidentiality of customer and company information, and actively participating in updating the Quality Management System, especially regarding best accounting practices.
* Complying with internal standards, policies, and procedures.
* Performing other duties as assigned.
* Building trust by providing timely responses to all inquiries, whether by phone or email.
* Promoting a positive “Yes, we can!” attitude and a safe working environment.
* Knowing and complying with SGS procedures and standards; adhering to all QHSE (Quality, Health, Safety, and Environment) and HR policies and procedures.
* Building and maintaining strong working relationships.
* Adopting and supporting specific operational improvement initiatives communicated by the GBS Team Leader. These projects will focus on improving quality, efficiency, accreditation, communication, and technical development.
* Performing other related tasks that may be assigned, either in support of departmental objectives or for personal or professional development, as scheduled by the immediate supervisor.
* Ensuring the GBS work area is always clean and presentable.
**Requirements** **Education:** Technician or Bachelor’s degree in Administration, Finance, or related fields
**Experience:** Minimum 1–2 years of experience.
Call center experience or related experience is preferred.
Customer service experience is preferred.
Finance/Accounting experience is preferred.
Experience receiving customer payments is preferred.
Account management experience is preferred.
**Technical Skills:** Intermediate-level MS Office Excel.
**Note 1:** Regarding technical skills, if not fully met, the company will ensure compliance and follow-up through inclusion in the training/certification program.
**Languages:** English B2+ or C1 with strong verbal and written communication skills (grammar and composition).
**Additional Information**
Working Hours: Monday to Friday
Work Mode: On-site.
Salary: To be agreed upon.
Direct employment contract with GBS Americas.