Accounts Receivable Manager

Accounts Receivable Manager

In this role, the Accounts Receivable Manager is responsible for managing all accounts receivable functions and tracking activities such as : tracking accounts, any and all types of cash receipts, managing past due accounts and creating financial reports. The Accounts Receivable Manager needs to be effective and efficient with their processes and procedures, in order to track and audit as needed.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Manages the daily billing and collections department's activities

Identifies and assigns team members to customer accounts

Hires, trains, supervises, and evaluates the accounts receivable and collections department to ensure all deadlines and responsibilities are met

Monitors, reviews, and ensures accurate and timely submission of weekly customer billings

Ensures timely recording of customer payments; daily deposits of cash receipts

Ensures accuracy of coding to general ledger accounts and includes detailed description on billing statements as required by customer requirements

Reconciles the accounts receivable sub-ledger accounts and agrees to accounts receivable month-end balance and cash receipts to bank

Prepares an analysis of accounts receivable transactions to identify missing weekly billings, misapplication of cash receipts, and other anomalies that may explain variances in account balances

Coordinates setup of new accounts receivable with operations / relationship managers

Extensive ongoing communications of customer accounts between multiple departments for accurate production of work product

Timely responds to customer inquiries

Organizes records of billings and deposits

Set collection objectives to improve cash flow and early identification of problem accounts

Prepares weekly customer aging reports for management

Ensures collection efforts are being performed on delinquent customer accounts and tracked accordingly with follow-up performed with a sense of urgency

Sends out monthly customer aging statements

Negotiate with clients in non-payment situation in partnership with management

Prepares monthly, quarterly, annual and ad-hoc forecasting reports

Monitors and assesses Accounts Receivable and Collections Departments workload and reassigns as necessary; cross train employees

Continuously evaluates and implements systems and / or new procedures to streamline and improve business processes

Ensures proper coverage for vacation and absences as needed

Prepares and maintains department policies and procedures, and desk instructions

Participates in annual audits as assigned by the Corporate Controller

Demonstrate to comply with Custom Goods' Core Behaviors :

Servant Leadership

Passion for Excellence

Integrity

Resilient

Intense Safety Focus

Trust

Required Education and Experience :

BS / BA Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration (Preferred)

Proven work experience as an Accounts Receivable Manager / Collections or Supervisor five years minimum

Meticulous attention to details and accuracy in work product

Demonstrates analytical, problem solving and critical thinking skills

Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

Excellent time management skills

Exemplify good communication skill and ability to communicate professionally with others both verbally and in writing

Display problem-solving skills under demanding conditions and deadlines

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications - Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Familiarity with advanced formulas in MS Excel

Able to lead a team of five team members time effectively

Manage and develop others in order to achieve organizational goals.

Hands-on experience with accounting software; preferred NetSuite but not a requirement

Ability to create and present detailed reports

AAP / EEO Statement : Custom Goods, LLC is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, citizenship status, uniform service member status, age, disability, sexual and gender orientation, genetic information or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws. This commitment extends to all aspects of Custom Goods' employment practices including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, transferring, compensation, benefits, training, leaves of absence, termination, and other terms and conditions of employment.