Accounts Receivable Manager jobs in Knoxville, TN

Overview

Accounting Professionals this is for you!

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable Manager based out of our Crossville, TN office.

Do you know the differences between Managing and Leading? Are you looking for an opportunity that embodies both?

The Accounts Receivable Manager will manage the accounts receivable team and oversee the day-to-day activity while partnering with various department(s); billing, field operations and accounting within the organization.  This position is responsible for the entire collection process on behalf of MasterCorp and its other lines of businesses.  Plus, this position is responsible for the financial activity setup of new business as it relates to accounts receivable/ client billings and collections.  The position is responsible for various aspects of the accounts receivable process and its team members; such as,  setting objectives for the account receivable team that align with the accounting department’s goals, monitoring process of invoices and ensuring timely collection of payments.  The AR Manager exhibits strong attention to detail and the ability to analyze and detect issues, while identifying opportunities for improvement.   In addition, the AR Manager will partner with the respective key leaders when setting up new sites and/or businesses that need to be implemented into current systems.

We offer the following Benefits:

• Competitive Wage
• Health, Dental, Vision
• 401K with 100% company match
• Operational Annual Bonus eligibility
• Paid Time Off
• Employee discount program & more

Qualifications

Experience and Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in field related to position or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• General understanding of the AR process within the ERP system
• Three (3) years of experience of progressively leading an accounts receivable team and a least a minimum of one-year experience in a medium to large organization.
• Hands-on experience with accounting software for both general ledger and statutory accounting.

Other Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Superior spreadsheet skills, proficient in Microsoft excel.
• Excellent analytical skills along with the ability to create and present detailed reports.
• Team management and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of basic accounting, reconciliations, and journal entries required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Excel, and Word required.
• Ad hoc report writing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills required.
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality when required.
• Attention to detail required and ability to quickly learn a must.
• Strong team player with demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills and positive, professional attitude.
• Exhibited leadership skills in a fast-paced, demanding environment.
• Demonstrated excellent verbal, written, and telephone communication skills with the ability to explain complex account information to vendors, business partners and upper management.
• Demonstrated organizational and time management skills.
• Dependable with commitment to meeting required deadlines. Willingness to work additional hours as needed to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment.

Essential Functions

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

• Set objectives for the accounts receivable team that align with the accounting department’s goals.
• Monitor processing of invoices.
• Manage collection activities such as sending follow-up inquiries, negotiating with past due accounts and keeping track of cash receipt.
• Ensure accurate receivable records and verifies outstanding account balances.
• Prepare weekly, monthly, quarterly, annual reporting inclusive of any ad-hoc forecasting reports needed.
• Organize records of invoices, bills and deposits.
• Audit methods and procedures of accounts receivable function to improve efficiency.
• Ensure high-quality collection procedures that comply with the law.
• Support the accounts receivable team members on a daily basis and train new team members.
• Ensure all team members follow the accounting principles.
• Stay updated on industry and legislative changes.
• Responsible for all interviewing and hiring staff members, provide training, creating team’s deadlines and performing annual performances as well as any disciplinary actions, if needed.
• Ensuresthat project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets.
• Set up the billing platform for all new businesses within the main operating system.
• Maintain and update data and record retention within our operating system i.e. File Maintenance within Mastermind, Management Console and Great Plains