Company Description

Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company. We are Making Possible™ products and solutions that help advance the industries we serve, providing branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. We design and develop labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and offerings that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2024 were $8.8 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment

Paid parental leave

401K eligibility

Tuition reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate

Paid vacation and Paid holidays

Job Description

The Credit & Collections Specialist is responsible for maintaining a healthy accounts receivable position for all accounts assigned. The Credit & Collection Specialist reviews and researches account issues to ensure that proper steps are taken daily to protect Avery Dennison’s interests in receivables assets and further reduce the risk of bad debt write-offs. 

Primary Responsibilities:

Responsible for managing an account portfolio and assisting in account reconciliation for the collection of all monies due from customers. Prioritizes portfolio so that collection efforts result in maximum benefits watching for key indicators that a customer account is in jeopardy of becoming delinquentResolve customer account issues including past due invoices to ensure timely paymentsMay make recommendations to Sales and/or the customer to negotiate payment settlementsFurther provides assistance with non-payment issues to resolve the root causeWorks collaboratively with Cash Applications, and Customer Service to resolve non-payment issues as well as customer-related disputesInitiates reviews and recommendations with Sales and AR management as to whether final demand notices & outside collections should be initiated

QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent required.3 - 5 years experience.Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skillsA positive approach and willingness to learn coupled with the ability to work in a team environmentExcellent analytical and creative problem-solving skills with the ability to make independent decisions based on investigation and judgment as well as the ability to discern when to escalate issuesExhibits customer-focused behavior such as building positive relationships and strives to understand customer's needs both internally and externally. 

Additional Information

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

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