Accounts Receivable / Cash Application Manager

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POSITION SUMMARY: The Manager, Accounts Receivable is responsible for the overall billing and Cash Application activities and timely management of all AR aging components. This position will also lead and provide continuous support with various management initiatives and systems implementation projects. In addition, the Manager, Accounts Receivable reviews and develops business processes to increase efficiency, enhance productivity, and improve customer experience.
PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversees and manages daily operations of the AR department.
• Works with bank representatives regarding lockbox issues and bank adjustment activity.
• Maintains and establishes relationships with third-party entities including the oversight of offshore support resources.
• Serves as the point of escalation for complex and/or ongoing AR risk and partners with internal stakeholders for resolution.
• Collaborates with other department personnel to determine root cause of process errors and associated process improvement solutions.
• Serves as business owner of billing applications and supports the agile development of IT initiatives and production enhancements.
• Responsible for the completion and oversight of internal SOX controls on a quarterly and annual basis.
• Sets expectations and establishes service standards/metrics for the AR team. In addition, understands the metrics and inquires with team on fluctuations to these metrics.
• Ensures the team maintains a high level of service by demonstrating prompt and thorough attention to issues and requests.
• Establishes and implements short- and long-term department goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned or apparent.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience with Oracle Cloud Fusion Receivables software, general ledger, and financial reporting systems.
• Process oriented with strong attention to detail and organization.
• Proficiency working in financial systems with demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to change and learn new systems.
• Ability to work in high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple activities or sources of information.
• Proven ability to influence without direct authority and lead team members by building trust, credibility, and consensus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills, necessary to build and maintain relationships and interact well across all levels.
• Highly proficient Microsoft Excel skills, including development and use of financial models, pivot tables, graphs, macros, and complex formulas.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum of 3 years Accounts Receivable experience.

Rewarding Compensation and Benefits
Eligible employees can elect to participate in:
• Comprehensive medical benefits coverage, dental plans and vision coverage.
• Health care and dependent care spending accounts.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EAP).
• Employee discount programs.
• Retirement plan with a generous company match.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP).
The statements used herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by an employee in this position, and are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required by an incumbent so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the Company.
EEO STATEMENT:Republic Services is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran (spouses or other family members), genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.