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Aviat Networks is the world’s largest independent supplier of wireless transmission systems. We are recognized worldwide for cutting-edge 5G, backhaul, networking solutions and services. Customers in more than 135 countries depend on Aviat Networks to build, expand and upgrade their voice, data, and video solutions. 

About the Role: The Credit & Collections Specialist is responsible for managing credit and collection processes for customers within the North America Region. Key responsibilities include assessing creditworthiness, generating accurate invoices, monitoring, and following up on overdue accounts, and maintaining positive customer relationships. The specialist ensures timely payment of outstanding invoices, reduces bad debt risk, and provides exceptional customer service. They play a crucial role in reconciling accounts receivable balances and ensuring accurate payment processing. 

Responsibilities:

• Ensures regular and ongoing communication with the Reporting Manager on a daily basis.
• Collaborates with management to prepare and review monthly cash forecasts.
• Evaluate challenging accounts and engage management in finding solutions.
• Reviews and authorize quotes and sales orders.
• Initiates credit memos, refunds, and adjustments as required to ensure the integrity of accounts receivable aging.
• Provides support to the Customer Service department in addressing customer inquiries and concerns related to credit and collections matters.
• Fulfills customer requests by providing invoices upon their request.
• Other duties as assigned.

 Qualifications & Competencies:

• A Bachelor’s or Associate Degree in Business Administration, Finance, Management, or equivalent experience is preferred.
• 5 years of prior experience in credit and collections is desirable.
• Demonstrated knowledge of credit analysis methods, including minimum proficiency in D&B and financial statement analysis preferred.
• Experience in performing accounts receivable reconciliation preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in employing effective collections methods to achieve quarterly AVIAT (Average Daily Sales Outstanding) cash and DSO (Days Sales Outstanding) goals.
• Proficiency in reading financial statements, conducting financial analysis, and interpreting financial ratios, particularly with a special emphasis on liquidity analysis and ratios. 
• Demonstrated ability to maintain a proactive mindset focused on generating cash flow while preserving positive customer relationships, aligning with Aviat's primary objectives.
• Strong ability to thrive in a multitasking, fast-paced business environment while maintaining effective communication skills.
• Previous experience and knowledge of Oracle and Noetix is desired.
• Advanced Excel skills, including proficiency in using macros within and beyond Excel. Possession of certifications such as FMVA (Financial Modelling & Valuation Analyst) or similar qualifications combining Excel and financial analysis would be highly beneficial.

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