Accounts Receivable Manager

Crane 1 Services•West Chester, PA

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable (A/R) Manager has the most immediate positive impact on our company’s cash availability and is responsible for implementing and executing entity wide policies and procedures that improve DSO cash conversion. Our goal as an entity is to maintain a DSO under 60 days. If you have a knack for numbers, are very outcome-oriented, and have strong prioritization skills, then we want you to join our team! The A/R Manager oversees the Accounts Receivable Process, including the application of daily cash collections and managing the distribution process of new contract approvals via the operations leadership team for new/existing customers.

Requirements

Minimum of (5) years of experience with collections, invoicing, and/or accounts receivable.
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or a related field or a combination of education and experience that illustrates a proven track record in this field.
SAGE300 (preferred) or ERP systems and other automated collections tools
5+ years of experience with collections, invoicing, and/or accounts receivable.
Knowledge of GAAP and basic accounting principles.
Ability to systematically analyze complex problems, draw relevant conclusions and implement appropriate solutions.
Excellent negotiating and persuasive skills, both in one-on-one and group situations.
Microsoft Office – Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Excellent interpersonal skills to be able to work with internal/external customers/vendors.
Excellent communication skills – verbal and written.
Strong attention to detail with a dedication to accuracy.
A passion for providing top-notch customer service to our customers.
Valid driver’s license and ability to meet our driving requirements.

Nice To Haves

High Energy: This Leader must display a high degree of energy and activity, a passion for getting things done and improving results. We are not looking for someone who can simply report STATUS UPDATES. This role must make change.

Responsibilities

Implementation and execution of policies, procedures and strategies to improve A/R Cash Conversion Cycle. Must get results.
Supervise and develop members of the A/R team
Partner proactively with Branch Leadership and other Leaders to improve collections.
Drive Cash Collections Process through sustainable efficient improvement
Process accounts receivable transactions.
Reviewing and recording daily cash receipts and applying them against open invoices.
Leads the outside collection agency process.
Perform account reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner.
Assist in the daily, weekly and monthly closing including the Key Measures of DSO, and % Past Due.
Work proactively with Downstream Partners to improve Deposits, Integrity of Accounting Systems and specifically the A/R Trial Balance
Review aged items for bad debt write-off and refund analysis.
Continuous evaluation of current policies and recommendations for process improvements.
Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
Provide support for internal and external audits.
Other duties assigned.