Accounts Receivable/Collections Manager

Accounts Receivable Manager

Our client is a leader in the recycling business with a portfolio of both retail and commercial B2B companies. Commercial operations include re-commercializing consumer electronics and IT equipment as well as providing end-of-life recycling services for products in a variety of industries. The Accounts Receivable Manager will support the commercial division and play a pivotal role in managing the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Receivable Group. The main responsibilities for this role include managing invoices, working directly with customers, collecting aging accounts, and assisting in risk management functions.The ideal candidate is familiar with all accounting procedures and can manage daily financial transactions end-to-end.

Knowledge and Experience

• Four-year degree in a business-related field: management, accounting or finance.
• Experience in metals or e-waste recycling would be beneficial.
• Understanding of the flow of transactions to the general ledger and their impact on cashflow.
• Understanding of allowance for doubtful accounts and revenue recognition.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the timely collection of revenue generating transactions.
• Providing timely invoicing with both email and verbal communication follow-up.
• Ensure the proper application of cash payments.
• Provide formal weekly updates on accounts receivable positions and action steps on aged balances.
• Establish and present key metrics regarding accounting activities (i.e. days sales and payables outstanding).
• In certain instances, obtain credit information on select relationships prior to being entered into.
• Manage all billing portals.
• Advise accounting and the commercial function on collections risks and reserves.
• Upon settlement of transactions update underlying accounting systems.
• Complete month-end reconciliations.

Skills & Abilities

• Microsoft Dynamics Navision or Business Central experience or similarly sophisticated ERP.
• Advanced Excel skills, which include creating easily understood summaries, VLOOKUPs, HLOOKUPs and SUMIFs.
• Effective communicator: written and verbal.
• Customer service mindset.
• Detail oriented.
• Desire to refine processes and take ownership.
• Ability to liaise between the commercial and the accounting functions and to be able to understand each group’s needs.
• Acts with integrity.
• Warm, friendly, positive, and outgoing personality is a must.
• Professional business acumen, strong public speaking and presentation skills.
• Strong organization and time management skills.