Manages both the team and processes to invoice customers in an accurate, effective and efficient manner.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration
Two (2) years progressively responsible experience in Finance
One (1) year must have been in a leadership capacity.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills that contribute to the team environment.
Ability to speak, read, and write English fluently.
Basic math skills are required to calculate charges and audit bills.
Nice To Haves
Experience in logistics, high volume industries or with highly matrixed manufacturing customers is preferred.
Responsibilities
Manages Accounts Receivable function - responsible for timely creation, accuracy and delivery of invoicing for all business units.
Assists the AR Sr Manager in the development of and responsible for the implementation of the Accounts Receivable department goals, projects, policies, procedures, methods, and controls.
Responsible for root cause analysis related to errors in processes and procedures as related to the accounts receivable function. Research invoice issues related to collections issues, determine root cause, and implement corrective action.
Daily management of the AR team to accomplish the department KPIs
Actively participates in EDI projects related to Accounts Receivable invoicing.
Actively participates in customer start up and system implementation.
Provides data, reports, and other information to Finance and cross functional teams.
Performs analysis of reports and assists in preparation of monthly reports.
Provides outside financial auditors with required information and schedules.
Responsible for timely, accurate data input and reporting of key performance measures.
Identifies and implements continual improvement initiatives to enhance the performance of the position, the team and the company.
Work with IT to configure ERP/finance systems for: Automated invoicing and payment reminders, Cash application matching, Dispute workflow routing
Partner with IT to ensure: Accurate data flow between ERP, CRM, and banking platforms, Integration with third-party tools like payment gateways or reporting dashboards
Define roles and permissions with IT to ensure: Proper segregation of duties, Controlled access for AR, Finance, and leadership
Use automation to reduce manual workloads and free up AR analysts