Accounts Receivable Manager manages accounts receivable functions to ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies. Oversees collection activities such as sending follow-up inquiries, negotiating with past-due accounts, and keeping track of cash receipts. Being an Accounts Receivable Manager monitors account aging reports, identifies delinquent accounts, and refers accounts to collection agencies. Develops and implements controls and policies to ensure accurate and compliant receivable records. Additionally, Accounts Receivable Manager verifies customer credit limits and applicable payment terms. Audits methods and procedures of accounts receivable function to improve efficiency. Requires a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a director. The Accounts Receivable Manager manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be an Accounts Receivable Manager typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Job Summary
Performs moderately complex accounting assignments in accordance with standard procedures. Solves problems and issues with vendors and customers, both internal and external. Improves and creates processes as needed. May include analyzing accounts, records, reports, journal vouchers, ledgers and other accounting documents for accuracy and completeness. Assists in the preparation and analysis of various financial reports. Assumes managerial role for accounts receivable team members.
Essential Responsibilities and Functions
· Supervise the accounts receivable team to provide leadership, guidance, coaching and timely performance feedback
· Manage all aspects of the accounts receivable functions for multiple companies and locations, and spearheading AR clean-up projects
· Manage past due accounts receivable invoices and actively follow up with customers to resolve payment and credit hold issues
· Monitor unapplied checks balances and work with team to reduce weekly balances to meet departmental goals
· Interface with ESG sales representatives and customer service team to review status of slow pay customers, including identifying pricing issues and reconciling customer portal information, etc.
· Process customer checks for daily deposits, account statements, credit, and debit memos
· Research and resolve: partial payments, product returns, proof of delivery requests, and billing errors or discrepancies
· Communicate effectively with customers and team members to resolve issues and update accounts
· Implement and execute ongoing accounts receivable processes and controls
· Follow established processes for approving and establishing new customers
· Interface with collection services as needed and process bad debt write-offs and recoveries
· Generate various tracking reports such as missing credit memos, pricing issues, etc.
· Assist Accounting Manager and Controller and other staff on special projects and related duties
· Adhere to ESG’s Quality Policy to achieve departmental goals
· Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications to Succeed
· Associate degree (A.A) or equivalent and minimum 5 years of related experience
· A minimum of 3 years of direct supervisory experience
· Strong knowledge of accounts receivable and related bookkeeping practices
· Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and personably in both written and verbal communication channels
· Detail oriented with ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Physical Demands and Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the team member is regularly required to talk or hear. The team member frequently is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the team members assigned to this job. All team members must comply with Company policies and applicable laws.
Equal Opportunity Employer including Vets and Disabled
Job Type: Full-time
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