Accounts Receivable Supervisor - Invacare Corporation
Elyria, OH
About the Job
Essential Functions:
· Manage and oversee accurate and timely cash application processes, ensuring all payments are correctly posted to customer accounts.
· Establish and maintain credit policies, assessing customer creditworthiness to mitigate risks.
· Lead the collections process by ensuring timely follow-ups on overdue accounts and negotiating payment plans, as necessary.
· Monitor aging reports and regularly update senior management on AR performance.
· Lead, mentor, and develop a team of AR specialists, ensuring high productivity and engagement.
· Monitor team performance and implement strategies for process optimization and efficiency.
· Foster collaboration across departments, including Sales, Customer Service, and Finance.
· Prepare and analyze AR reports, including DSO metrics, aging summaries, and collection forecasts.
· Identify opportunities for process automation and participate in system upgrades or implementations.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
· 3+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable, with at least 1-2 years in a leadership role.
· Strong knowledge of AR processes, including cash posting, billing, credit, and collections.
· Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
· Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.
· Experience with process improvement initiatives and system implementations is a plus.
· Leadership and team development.
· Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
· Strong negotiation skills and customer relationship management.
· Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a challenging and demanding environment.
An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer –M/F/Disabled/Vet