Manager, Accounts Receivable

Responsible for leading, developing, and mentoring the Accounts Receivable Team.

Oversee all team activities related to cash applications, credit and collections, and deduction management.  Progressive development and optimization of department processes.  Support leadership and company objectives.

Ensure compliance with Continental Mills policies and procedures.

Essential Functions: Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.


* Participates and leads projects in coordination with the Director of Corporate Finance and Accounting.


* Oversees the daily and monthly transactional work, including cash processing, collection activities, and deduction management for trade and non-trade transactions.


* Provides guidance and assists in resolving aged invoices and deduction balances or high-risk accounts.

The manager will assign accounts to themselves at times.


* Responsible for coordinating accounts receivable month-end close with the accounting team.


* Actively engages with cross-functional partners for feedback and process optimization.

    


* Establishes credit lines and terms for new accounts.


* Performs credit reviews, identifies ‘At Risk’ balances, and collaborates with management to manage exposure and risk.

 


* Processes correction entries for cash application errors.


* Periodically reviews customer credit files and updates customer credit limits and payment terms as needed.


* Processes manual invoices or credit memos as requested.


* Helps support annual internal and external audit activities.


* Monitors all customer bankruptcies, initiates claim documentation to file with the court, and follows up with the appropriate action.


* Recruit, interview, and hire team members.


* Create a new team member's 90-day Onboarding schedule and be involved in training.


* Annual performance reviews.


* Address attendance and performance issues up to and including termination.

Position Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals qualified with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


* Fosters an environment that encourages collaboration and teamwork.


* Strong analytical skills.

Implements solutions to solve root cause problems.


* Excellent written, oral, and facilitation skills.


* Tactful communication in resolving issues and discrepancies.


* Strong technical skills in ERP Accounts Receivable systems.


* Adept in managing projects.


* Proficient in Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and Outlook.


* Be a role model and invest in talent development.


* Ability to travel as business needs require.

Education and/or Experience:


* High school and/or equ...