Senior Associate Accounts Receivable (Spanish/Portuguese speaker)

The Senior Associate - Accounts Receivable is responsible for ensuring that outstanding receivables are minimized by collecting revenue on time identifying potential bad debts, handling of complex portfolios such as Trade and Non-Trade for Mexico, Brazil, US and Canada and ensuring that disputed receivables are investigated and resolved.

YOU will be involved in the following tasks:

• Perform collection related activities such as dunning, reporting, disputes resolution and account reconciliation in accordance with internal controls and policies
• Continuous customer contact via email and phone to ensure effective cash collection
• Continuous relationship management with external customers (know your customer) and internal stakeholders (Sales, Credit, Customer Service etc.)
• Quick resolution of issues preventing payment
• Commitment towards  monthly KPIs/Targets
• Proactively seeks possibility for improved service delivery and to meet business needs
• Handle specific tasks as required, such as factoring runs, payment advice errors, reporting
• Actively participate in accounts receivable  projects as required
• Support team members with continuous knowledge sharing and issue resolution
• Supports team leader by continuous improvement in the processes and systems
• Newcomer support as required
• Any other tasks as assigned by line manager(s)

What YOU will bring to the team:

• Good understanding of the AR processes
• Structured problem solving/troubleshooting abilities and follow-up skills to perform complex issue resolution
• Self-starter, goal oriented, agile personality
• Good level of English and Spanish. Portuguese is an advantage.
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills. The position requires a lot of contact with internal and external customers in various channels including phone, chat, email and portals.
• Must be able to collaborate with other AR, Credit, Sales, Master Data and Customer Service Teams
• Accounting knowledge & University degree is an advantage
• Requires a basic understanding of accounting fundamentals and principles
• Ability to complete activities and accomplish objectives with limited direction
• 2-4 years relevant professional experience

In exchange we offer YOU the following benefits:

• Cafeteria and Private Health Care Insurance
• Flexible working arrangements and home office possibilities
• Structured onboarding support
• Diverse career paths (people management, subject matter expert)
• Development opportunities (free language courses, online learning courses)
• Company events, CSR activities and possibility to join social groups

About Celanese

Celanese Corporation is a global chemical leader in the production of differentiated chemistry solutions and specialty materials used in most major industries and consumer applications. Our businesses use the full breadth of Celanese's global chemistry, technology and commercial expertise to create value for our customers, employees, shareholders and the corporation. As we partner with our customers to solve their most critical business needs, we strive to make a positive impact on our communities and the world through The Celanese Foundation. Based in Dallas, Celanese employs approximately 13,300 employees worldwide and had 2022 net sales of $9.7 billion.

About CBS

CBS (Celanese Business Solutions) Budapest is more than a shared service center. In our team, you’ll be a true partner to Celanese, a leading chemistry company, and join us in improving the world through innovation. You’ll bring world-class solutions to our customers by our end to end processes, and your great ideas will be welcome. You’ll have career defining moments helped by our culture of continuous improvement, and as one of our best talents, you’ll grow through cross-functional and international opportunities. You’ll feel like you belong in our diverse community. You’ll enjoy our commitment to wellbeing, flexible working conditions and our exceptional green office that guarantee a great work experience every day. You’ll be able to balance your priorities and focus on what matters to you the most. Wherever you may be in your personal and professional journey – you’ll always find your place at Celanese

For more information, visit https//www.celanese.com/