Collection Specialist (French Speaker)

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.

Job Requisition #:
028347 Collection Specialist (French Speaker) (Open)

Job Description:

Greif, Inc. (NYSE: GEF, GEF.B) is a global leader in industrial packaging products and services and is pursuing its vision to become the world's best performing customer service company. The company produces steel, plastic and fibre drums, intermediate bulk containers, reconditioned containers, containerboard, uncoated recycled paperboard, coated recycled paperboard, tubes and cores and a diverse mix of specialty products. The company also manufactures packaging accessories and provides filling, packaging and other services for a wide range of industries. The company is strategically positioned with over 220 operating locations in 37 countries to serve global as well as regional customers.

Greif offers a great working environment and the opportunity to make an

immediate impact at a company where your ideas are always welcome.

At Greif your work has purpose, your colleagues care about your well-being, and you have the opportunity to grow and thrive. Service and leadership are the core of everything we do. Our global presence provides us a platform to do good in the world. We are packaging something special together: our customers'

success and yours.

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Collection Specialist to manage customer accounts within the Accounts Receivable department. The ideal candidate will have experience in credit evaluation, collections, and customer account management. The role involves assessing creditworthiness, monitoring receivables, and ensuring timely collections while maintaining positive

customer relationships.

Key responsibilities

• Performs credit and collection activities within assigned accounts receivable portfolio
• Evaluates the credit worthiness of third-party customers, establishes credit limits, and ensures credit lines are consistent with product requirements and financial capabilities
• Manages blocked customer orders
• Requests and pursues payment for overdue invoices and is responsible for keeping bad debt to a minimum using dunning process
• Takes appropriate action on collection issues and account reconciliation
• Maintains a cooperative and problem-solving relationship with customers, the sales organization and manufacturing to ensure the prompt turnover of receivable
• Participates in audit requests
• Performs other duties as assigned

Expertise and experience

• Bachelor's Degree or business equivalent is preferred
• Preferably 1-3 years' experience in accounts receivable/accounts payable area
• Fluent communication in English and French
• Computer literacy with knowledge of Microsoft Office programs

What we provide:

• Multinational and dynamic environment
• Modern office in the city center
• Stable company background
• Long-term career opportunity
• Home office opportunity and flexible working hours
• Complex, end-to-end processes

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EEO Statement:

https://www.greif.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/HR-101-Equal-Employment-Opportunity-Policy-English.pdf

We offer a competitive salary, excellent benefits and opportunity for growth. Greif, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of sexual orientation, gender identity, race, gender, religion, age, national origin, color, disability, or veteran status. EOE/Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran. For more information read Greif's Equal Opportunity Policy.