Accounts Receivable Manager

The Global Accounts Receivable Manager supervises and oversees all activities of the Accounts Receivable functions which include customer activities throughout the USA based on sales made through our 8 distribution centers throughout the East Coast and Midwest. Ensures timely collection of customer invoices while maintaining accurate records and enforcing Company policy and internal controls. Monitor credit risk within the customer portfolio and establish customer credit lines. Minimize Accounts Receivable risk while working with the sales force to maximize sales. Partner with the sales team, revenue management team, and operations team to ensure trade promotional activity is properly reflected in the financials.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIESOversee and streamline billing and collections processes.Plan and implement quality assurance for all processes as needed.Ensure timely and accurate invoicing.Ensure accurate billing and timely collection of customer receivables while adhering to internal controls and policies.Report and project AR balances, including metrics around working capital and DSO.Provide monthly account reconciliations and quarterly reports as required, as well as be key liaison with internal and external auditors on AR analysis.Must be capable of researching, resolving and escalating all outstanding billing/AR issues.Make recommendations to improve quality of invoicing and collection procedures.Assess and authorize credit limits and monitor credit risk.Prepare all AR related financial statement footnotes for mid-year and year end reporting requirements.Daily and Monthly reconciliation of the AR subledger to General Ledger. Research and resolve any discrepancies.Active management of AR portfolio to include processing customer payments and deduction resolution.Drive efficiency initiatives pertaining to AR function.Drive the transition of customer payments from paper checks to electronic pay types.Ensure ERP system pricing is set properly to reflect all O/I or contract pricing deals.Partner with the sales team to discuss and address deduction activity or customer credit status as needed.Ensure timely deduction resolution by the Credit team and in conjunction with the sales team.Identify and implement improvements to accounts receivable processes.Accountable for ensuring that policies and procedures are in place to provide reasonable assurance that the company assets are protected.Maintains the Corporate credit policy.Participate in transition to new ERP system (3-year plan).Set objectives for the AR team that align with the Department’s and Company’s goals.Develop and manage staff to support current and future business activities.

POSITION REQUIREMENTSMinimum education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field preferred.Years of relevant experience (direct store delivery and AR experience): 10 years.Management experience: minimum of 7 years (including experience managing teams across multiple locations).Understanding of US GAAP.Good communication skills.Analytical/problem solving skills.Experience with automated/electronic payables platform.Integrated system knowledge and understanding.Strong attention to details.High degree of proficiency in Microsoft Office skills, specifically Excel skills at an intermediate level, including V - lookups and pivot table creation.Flexibility and ability to work under pressure with tight deadlines; Ability to adjust priorities in a rapidly changing environment.Thrives when working in a highly pressured, dynamic, entrepreneurial environment and keen to get involved as required by a growing business.An experienced and emotionally intelligent leader that can deliver on day-to-day team management responsibilities, while simultaneously leading and motivating the team through change.Payroll payment processing a plus.ERP implementation a plus.Bilingual (Spanish and English) preferred.

Ascendo is a certified minority owned staffing firm, we welcome and celebrate diversity. Ascendo is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, military service or any non-merit factor.