Senior Credit and Collections Analyst

Dolby creates surround sound, imaging, and voice technologies for cinemas, home theaters, PCs, mobile devices, games, and more.

This role is responsible for managing the day to day operations of the collections group. In this role the Sr. C&C Analyst will be working directly with customers, finance, legal, and sales to collect accounts receivable, manage and resolve deductions (including withholding tax for international customers), process credit applications and handle other credit and collection duties and projects as assigned

* Prioritization of collection efforts to maximize revenue. Partners with international counter parts to manage portfolios and drive collections across all Dolby offices. * Handle all aspects of collections, A/R resolution and account reconciliation as assigned for products, services and licensing. * Daily collection/resolution calls and email correspondence to ensure timely collection of open balances. * Minimize bad debt write-offs by recommending appropriate credit limits and controlling A/R within limits. Determine the credit worthiness of each vendor, customer or licensee by conducting quick assessments and analysis. * Monitor credit holds to ensure orders are held as needed to control risk but collectible sales are optimized. * Communicate effectively and professionally with customers, banks, vendors and other suppliers. * Respond to ad-hoc requests for credit review on new and existing customer accounts which might include: * Obtaining internal and external data for credit review: Dun & Bradstreet reports, internet research, SAP-system billing and payment history. Contact banks, trade and credit associations, salespeople, and others to obtain customer information. * Analyze financial statements, including ratios, comparative analysis and investigate corporate hierarchies. * Evaluate results of investigations, prepare reports of findings, and decide on the extension of credit terms and credit lines. * Document and maintain credit decisions in SAP * Ensure timely collection and tacking of Withholding Tax Certificates for international customers.

* Bachelor's Degree in accounting, or finance preferred * Prior accounting experience, financial or similar field, including commercial credit making five- and six-figure credit decisions. * Knowledge about concepts, practices and procedures related to credit, bankruptcy regulations and credit information. * Able to interpret complex financial statements, perform comparative analysis * Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills with all levels of customer contacts, sales personnel. * A high degree of diplomacy, detail orientation and accuracy are required in daily work and interaction. * Proven problem solving skills, efficient and organized, with sensible business and relationship judgment. * Assertive self-starter and quick learner with ability to work independently. * Proficient experience in Excel, Word and PowerPoint * Five years’ experience with any ERP or accounting system (SAP preferred). * Experience with Dun & Bradstreet tools and services, Credit Reporting Scores. * SAP, DNBi, credit review experience.