A/R and Credit Specialist

Description Marra Forni is the fastest-growing manufacturer of handcrafted brick ovens for commercial and residential use, including static and revolving deck ovens. Available with your preference of combustion: wood, natural gas, propane, electrical, or a combination. In addition, we offer complimentary food service equipment such as refrigerated prep tables, dough mixers, venting system components, exhaust fans, and cooking tools. Marra Forni provides the finest quality products to our customers and does so more efficiently and economically than our competitors. By satisfying our customers’ needs, we ensure they will continue to do business with us and will recommend us to others. Our company is built on a reputation for the highest quality and most innovative products, and the highest level of customer service. We expect to be a world-class producer of ovens and related specialty equipment, known for great employees, great service, and unmatched innovation. At Marra Forni, our A/R and Credit Specialist, will work under the supervision of the Controller to provide management direction and professional development to the Accounts Receivable and Credit control. This person will be responsible for all aspects of credit, Accounts Receivable and payments. Our ARC Specialist will also monitor credit applications, credit holds and customer relationships. Marra Forni seeks a willingness to learn the intricacies of our industry, while utilizing your past experiences to offer new ideas and processes. Examples of duties include: Process and maintain all essential functions related to A/R and customer credit approvals. Document, enhance, re-engineer and advise new procedures to improve the process. Provide weekly A/R and Credit evaluation reports to the Controller. Assure adequate coverage of the accounts receivable department at all times. Perform all accounts receivable, credit and payment posting functions. Close monitoring of the A/R Aging, ensuring proper review and collection processes are in place. Ensure high-quality credit and collection procedures that comply with the law. Maintain the corporate credit policy, recommending changes to the credit policy for review by senior management. Assure timely collection of customers' balances due to the company. Monitor and report on deviations from credit standards. Analyze and monitor credit agency reports and alerts for potential risk adjustments. Analyze customer accounts for potential credit limit adjustments. Investigate and resolve customer queries and credit holds on accounts/shipments. Requirements Ability to remain engaged and focused. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to problem-solve. Project management skills to handle a variety of tasks. Ability to utilize current tech tools to increase efficiency and AR solutions. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Must be proactive with strong customer service skills, critical thinker, problem solver, able to be resourceful, organized, detail and team-oriented. Consistently reports for work as scheduled, on-time and ready/able to perform job responsibilities. Must be willing to undergo and pass a background check. Ability to effectively communicate with a variety of contacts, customers, and departments required (internal and external customers). Discipline to implement and follow Standard Operating Procedures. Team player who can build trust and prove dependability. Aptitude to be cross-trained and contribute and must be able to handle various tasks simultaneously within time constraints. Education and experience: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of educational and professional work experience with focus in accounting preferred. Minimum 3 years of progressive experience in accounts receivable and credit/collections. Must be proficient with QuickBooks and Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook. Experience with accounting system migrations a plus.

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