Accounts Receivable Supervisor

College of American Pathologists • Northfield, IL

81d • $65,000 - $81,000

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the A/R cash team in the application, posting, reconciliation and reporting of CAP customer payments. This role involves coordinating the cash volume and activities to ensure the department adheres to predefined closing schedules, working independently with overall direction from the Director of Customer Financial Services.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related discipline.
• 5 - 6 years of related experience required.
• Previous supervisory skills.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Highly organized with attention to detail.
• Well developed analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to manage workload and adhere to deadlines.
• Able to apply technical knowledge appropriately.
• Knowledge of Accounts receivable, cash application, order processing including an understanding of the general ledger impact.
• Displays strong leadership and people management skills.
• Strong knowledge of accounts receivable system software.
• Strong skills in the use of Microsoft Office Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the activities of the accounts receivable functions to ensure cash transactions are recorded and posted in a timely and accurate manner, while adhering to the finance closing calendar.
• Completion of the D365 accounts receivable monthly closing process, including generation and preparation of reports and customer statements.
• Analysis of A/R balances to support a manageable A/R position.
• Processing of customer account adjustments i.e. allowance for bad debt, tax and unclaimed property.
• Generation of free text invoices to properly record NSF checks, refund voids and payment reversals.
• Document and maintain Accounts Receivable standard operating procedures.
• Providing Customer support (internal & external).
• Interaction with Bank, Credit Card, and Cash application vendors in the set-up, resolution and application of customer payments.
• Work with CAP departments in the coordination of activities to maintain an effective order to cash process.
• Review, approval and posting of cash application batches.
• Assist with providing the requested documentation to support the order to cash workflow for the preliminary and annual audits.
• Supervise and train staff on the Accounts Receivable process.
• Participate in the overall direction of the Customer Financial Services department and provide support with special projects assigned by the Director, Customer Financial Services.

Benefits

• Generous compensation and benefits package.
• 401K.
• Reimbursement for educational programs.
• Participation in events that enhance skills.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees