Collections Assistant

118-WW TMG MFG OPS; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Instruments is seeking a Collections Assistant to manage a portfolio of global customer receivables and collaborate with sales, operations, and finance. You will pursue collections, verify postings, and resolve billing discrepancies while supporting month-end close and audit requests.

The role emphasizes customer communication, data accuracy, and cross-functional problem solving. The position offers exposure to SAP and advanced analytics tools, with a focus on maintaining strong customer

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher is required.
• 2+ years of relevant work experience.
• Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of worldwide customer receivables and maintain good customer relations.
• Pursue collection and reconciliation of trade and non-trade receivables using data and workflows.
• Verify, post, and reconcile accounts receivable data for accuracy.
• Reconcile ledgers, monitor payments, and resolve billing discrepancies.
• Review credit lines and evaluate credit worthiness as needed.
• Communicate with customers globally to resolve payment issues promptly.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team player

Excel proficiency

Education

Associate degree or higher

Tools

SAP

Job description

Business Summary

TI's Accounts Receivable team is the backbone of our capital management strategy. We're not just processing payments - we're building strong partnerships with our customers and protecting the company's financial health. Working at the intersection of sales, operations, and finance, we make it easier for customers to do business with us while ensuring TI gets paid on time. If you love problem-solving and working cross-functionally to keep things running smoothly, this could be your team.

Job Description

As a Collections Assistant, you'll be the go-to person managing our customer receivables. Here's what a typical day looks like:

• You'll own a portfolio of worldwide customer accounts, getting to know their payment behavior and gaining business acumen along the way
• Pursue collection and reconciliation of trade and non-trade receivables, using data, defined workflows, and cross-functional coordination to identify root causes of payment delays and help drive resolution
• You'll dive into the details: verifying, posting, and reconciling accounts receivable data to keep everything accurate.
• You'll reconcile ledgers, monitor incoming payments, and catch billing discrepancies before they become bigger problems
• Perform in-depth reviews of credit line requests and evaluate credit worthiness
• When your accounts need attention, you'll reach out to your customers across the world with clarity and professionalism, using escalation SLAs and data to resolve payment issues quickly
• Evaluate daily customer shipment blocks, verify discrepancies, resolve billing issues, and release holds or elevate as appropriate
• Provide exceptional customer service by responding promptly and professionally to customer inquiries and concerns
• Support customer record maintenance
• Prepare documentation and provide support for month-end close activities and audit-related requests, including ICC or ICFR support as needed
• You'll generate meaningful reports that tell the story of your portfolio,

Through it all, you'll be that reliable, responsive teammate that collaborates to develop and improve credit and collection processes.

What you will gain from this role:

• Real financial expertise: Develop a deep understanding of accounts receivable and credit risk management at a Fortune 250 company
• Customer relationship skills: Build direct relationships with customers and develop negotiation and conflict resolution abilities that will serve your career long-term
• Technical growth: Get hands-on experience with industry-leading ERP systems (like SAP) and analytics tools that are valuable across industries
• Cross-functional exposure: Work with multiple teams and gain insights into how sales, operations, pricing, accounting, audit, and finance interconnect
• Compliance and audit knowledge: Understand audit processes and internal controls that are critical to corporate operations
• Real impact: Own your portfolio and directly influence TI's financial health and customer satisfaction

Minimum Requirements:

• Associate degree or higher
• 2+ years of relevant work experience
• Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working directly with customers
• You're a strong communicator who can explain complex information in a clear and simple way
• You're comfortable working independently, but also love being part of a team
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment and can manage high-volume email communications and calendar priorities
• You have strong attention to detail and are a thoughtful problem-solver
• You're proficient in Microsoft Excel, including creating and using pivot tables, performing VLOOKUPs, and reconciling data
• You are curious, adaptable, and eager to learn
• You want to see your colleagues and solve problems together in an in-office environment 5 days a week