AR Supervisor

Accountivity is hiring!

Job Title: AR Supervisor
Location: York Region, ON
Length of Assignment: Permanent
Salary: $65,000-$75,000/year

Our client in York Region, ON is actively looking for an AR Supervisor to join their team.

• Supervise, train and mentor a team of 9-10 accounts receivable team members, maximizing individual strengths and striving for excellence in customer service and accounting
• Large component of the role is managing an Order-to-Cash (O2C) service offering for multiple clients with large volume of transactions. The AR Supervisor will be expected to:
  • Assist in defining appropriate service level agreements/SOP's with O2C clients
  • Provide monthly O2C Key performance indicator reporting for clients as defined in the Servile Level Agreement and Standard Operating procedures
  • Laisse and meet with clients on an as required basis to review account status and provide any account escalation guidance
• Manage the receivables and staff including DSO, SLA, KPI targets and processes
• Interview, hire, train and promote individual team members within AR team as required
• Complete monthly, quarterly, annual performance and salary reviews including setting objectives and measurement of key performance indicators
• Coordinate, assign and review the daily work of team members
• Set priorities for the team and coordinate resources to ensure timely processing to meet accounting deadlines, internal controls and documentation of standard operating procedures
• Identify, lead, manage projects and initiatives directed towards improved processes
• Ensure efficient and smooth execution of accounts receivable processes including correct cash applications, billing calculations, treatment of deductions, returns, discount transactions, posting of payments and invoices, invoicing and entries, and collections in line with companies' policy and Generally Accepted Accounting Standards
• Billings and invoicing clients as required for corporate receivable
• Monitor outstanding receivables and ensure that collection is within terms and conditions of sale as determined by the companies' policies
• Proactively investigate and resolve accounts receivable related issues independently and in collaboration with other departments such as customer care, contract management, finance, operational departments, etc.,
• Ensure that all accounts receivable sub-ledger including sub-accounts are reconciled to the general ledger including calculation of days sales outstanding
• Perform the monthly and yearly task of opening and closing the accounts receivable sub-ledger
• Prepare, review and analyze monthly financial reports (cash forecasts, days sales outstanding, allowance for doubtful accounts, any other ad-hoc reports as required)
• Ensure appropriate authorizations are compliant with internal controls and policies.
• Ensure that procedures are within Companies' and accounting standard compliance guidelines.
• Provide accounts receivable requirements to the external auditors
• Other projects, and tasks as assigned within the finance department
• System review, process review and projects assistance as required for clients, corporate, etc.
• Cover other areas as assigned and other tasks as assigned including audit, review, other accounting areas as assigned for backup coverage and reporting including internal control requirements
• Assist with reporting and analysis of billings, revenue, reports, etc., as required

• Accounting Diploma and/or Bachelor's Accounting Degree required;
• 3-5 years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Customer service experience required.
• Accounting experience required.
• Effective leadership, proven ability to supervise in a team environment.
• Creative problem solving and conflict management skills.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build relationships.
• Excellent time management and multi-tasking skills with ability to prioritize in a demanding environment.
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience working with ERP systems such as Great Plains and Accpac
• A solid work ethic, without sacrificing your sense of humor or your ability to have fun on the job.

If you meet the above qualifications, please submit your resume.
Please note that while we appreciate all applications, only those being considered will be contacted.