Description

Position Purpose: The Accounts Receivable Manager is responsible for the cash application team and collections in conjunction with account and sales teams. They maintain positive client and internal relationships while following Accounts Receivable and Cash Receipts internal control procedures. SLWM is looking for a driven and forward-thinking candidate who will work closely with our Corporate Controller. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a passion for continuous learning, a proactive attitude, a keen sense of ownership, strong business acumen, and outstanding interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities:

Develop and implement strategies to optimize cash flow and minimize delinquencies

Manage a team of AR specialists, providing guidance, training and performance evaluations to ensure departmental goals are met

Collaborate with sales, customer service, and finance teams to streamline processes and improve overall efficiency

Monitor aging reports/ DSO management and proactively follow up with customers to secure timely payments

Maintain accurate records of all transactions and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders

Provide credit checks and customer set up for new customers

Cash Receipts posting daily deposits from EFT, lockbox, live checks, PayApp deposits. Posted either manually or through the cash receipts gateway

Posting X money posting on-account x money after X orders bill

Credit/Rebills

Negative Delivery Tickets

Various Adhoc projects as assigned

Qualifications

General Qualifications Education and Experience:

At least five (5) years’ proven work experience as an Accounts Receivable Manager, Lead or similar role

Strong leadership skillsability to coordinate, direct and maintain alignment between competing priorities at both micro- and macro-levels

Strong attention to details, technicalities and ability to follow up and drive to goals

Excellent organizational and technical abilities

Good written and verbal communication skills

Good interpersonal and multi-tasking abilities

Relevant training and/or certifications as an Accounts Receivable lead or manager or similar role

Mental Requirements:

Flexibility and adaptability are key

Expert problem solving skills

Sound levels of empathy and emotional intelligence

Physical Requirements:

Must be able to read, write and speak English fluently.

Prolonged periods of sitting during computer use, up to 12 hours per day.

Close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception up to 12 hours per day, due to monitor use.

Prolonged use of hands and fingers to handle or feel required keyboard. Supervisory Responsibility (Direct & Indirect)

Incumbent may be responsible for supervising some full time, part-time and/or contracted staff.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

SLWM is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. SLWM does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law