Accounts Receivables Specialist

DESCRIPTION:
Direct the A/R cash application and support teams in a manner which results in prompt posting of cash and accurate reporting of department activity, and maintaining the integrity of the AR asset. Provide Guidance, coaching, motivation, and development opportunities to team members. Creates a team which embraces open communication, co-operation, and a win-win attitude.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Monitor, develop, and/or acquire improved methods to apply cash which increases productivity and reduces expenses.

Establish goals, objectives and timelines for the A/R team.

Responsible for all corporate policies being followed to ensure accuracy and integrity of the divisions financial assets.

Build favorable customer-sales-credit relationships.

Manages to assure that skipped invoices and non-invoice related deductions are identified during the cash application process and communicated immediately so that the appropriate action is taken to maximize cash flow opportunities.

Ensures timely and two-way communication with all subordinates, managers, and peers through regular team, and department meetings.

Utilize existing head count effectively to maximize efficiencies and reduce non-productive cycles due to short or long term team absences.

Oversee the integrity of the Accounts Receivable system.

Assist in the balancing of the Trade Accounts Receivable Sub-Ledger to the General Ledger.

Assures the integrity of the documents so that they can be easily retrieved and are properly maintained and controlled.

Develop and foster working relationships with fellow employees and promotes teamwork among subordinates.

Plans and/or schedules workload of teams to ensure team meets and/or exceeds corporate objectives.

Provide guidance, coaching, motivation, and development opportunities to team members..

Regularly report to senior management all issues which negatively impact the AR team.
REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelors Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance required or equivalent experience

Consumer/Commercial products industry background.

Extensive knowledge of cash application systems.

Minimum 3 years experience on an AR team or equivalent experience

Advanced Microsoft and credit management software application skills – Excel/Pivot tables/Word/Power Point/Access

Fundamental and working knowledge of accounting, credit and collections, banking and finance, commercial law, marketing, and human resources.

Ability to communicate effectively through speaking and writing.

Bachelors Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance required or equivalent experience

Consumer/Commercial products industry background.

Extensive knowledge of Accounts Receivable online system. SAP knowledge a plus.