Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Job DescriptionDescription:
The Accounts Receivable (AR) Supervisor position at Netafim USA will fill a key role in the accounting department by working closely with the Accounts Receivable Specialist(s), Senior Accountant, Controller, CFO, Customer Service, Sales, and Netafim's Customers. This position will report to the Controller and will help create efficiencies in the team to prepare for an upcoming ERP transformation and opportunities for continuous improvement within the Accounts Receivable department. The AR Supervisor is primarily responsible for performing/assisting with various financial accounting activities including, but not limited to, general ledger account reconciliations, customer payment reconciliations, sales tax certificate management, credit limit review, maintenance, and management within ERP & insurance company's website, and maintaining and updating AR procedures and SOX controls.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Supervise the daily activities of Accounts Receivable ensuring customers are current
Direct, distribute, and monitor work performed by AR staff
Distribute & reconcile customer statements timely
Document and maintain all AR related processes and procedures
Train and educate new hire employees on AR procedures
Understanding and ability to perform all tasks of employees that report into this position
Responsible for maintaining AR KPIs (expected cash collections, DSO, bad debt, and others)
Perform annual performance evaluations and set goals for AR staff
Review and approve AR staff's timecards weekly
Perform workload analysis on AR staff, manage and delegate tasks
Ensures accuracy of AR reports
Responsible for vendors maintenance (backup)
Carry out billing, collection, and reporting activities according to specific deadlines
Reviews customer accounts and releases orders according to credit limit review and monitoring
Monitor customer account details for non-payments, delayed payments, and other irregularities
Research and resolve payment discrepancies, including reaching out to customers via phone or email
Conducts review and analysis of credit applications for new customers
Maintains customer detail within SAP
Responsible to close assigned general ledger accounts timely every month, prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, analysis reports, reconcile inter-company accounts, customer payment application and clearing
Supporting month-end and year-end close
Responsible for sales tax exemption certification maintenance for tax software
Variance analysis relating to month-end close
Cash receipt application
Understanding and adherence to SOX compliance within department
Assist in special projects and analysis, other tasks as assigned
Identify, recommend, and/or implement accounting methods and procedures to improve efficiencies and accuracy
Other duties and responsibilities as needed or required by the business
Requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum five years of experience in Accounts Receivable or accounting, with staff supervision experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or similar field
Comprehensive knowledge of the theory, principles, methods, and practices of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
Strong organizational and communication skills
Proficiency with SAP software preferred
Proficient in Microsoft applications (Excel, Outlook, Word, Teams)
Alignment with the company's mission and core values
Team-oriented
Sense of urgency and attention to detail
Flexibility in duties and assignments
Ability to work overtime when required by the business
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
SKILLS
Ability to work with considerable independence with limited or general instructions
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with department heads and employees
Must possess demonstrated organizational and analytical skills
Must be self-motivated, goal and career oriented
Computer skills should include Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook; SAP experience desired
DESIRED TRAITS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Continuous improvement mindset
Accurate & detail oriented
Solution-oriented
Well organized
Team player
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to work extended schedules as needed to meet accounting deadlines.
Compensation details: 68000-78000 Yearly Salary
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