Accounts Receivable Team Leader

Accounts Receivable Team Leader
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444, USA Req #5665
Wednesday, May 1, 2024
Hajoca Corporation is one of the country's largest privately-held wholesale distributors of plumbing, heating & cooling, and industrial supplies. Founded in 1858, Hajoca is a company based on the principles of "Service, Integrity, Reliability," and on relationships of trust and support with teammates, customers, and suppliers. Throughout its history, Hajoca has played an active role in shaping advances in plumbing. However, we attribute our success to two simple truths; a unique business philosophy and talented people. Hajoca is all about the people, who give us our advantage, and who will guide us successfully into the future.
Hajoca has over 400 locations nationwide, called Profit Centers; and at the foundation of our family of businesses is a (NSC) where Centers of Excellence are dedicated to enabling the success of our Profit Centers.
The Accounts Receivable team in our National Support Center (NSC) is looking for an Accounts Receivable Team Leader at their Lafayette Hill, PA office.
Pay for Accounts Receivable Team Leader is between $60,000 - $70,000 per year at this location.
Job Summary
Reporting to the Accounts Receivable Manager, the Accounts Receivable Team Lead uses advanced experience and organizational skills to provide elevated support and leadership to AR teammates. The Team Lead works closely with the Manager to design and implement training plans, assign tasks, and administer day-to-day department functions. Additionally, the Team Lead provides escalated support and guidance for Accounts Receivable processes and troubleshoots cash application issues. He or she also engages with teammates to review individual successes and challenges in support of the Manager's overall performance and development goals. Further, the Team Lead leads, organizes, or contributes to both intra- and inter-departmental projects, system conversions, and other initiatives.
Job Duties
· Directly oversee and supervise daily operations of the Accounts Receivable Team.
· Design and execute department training and onboarding plans and organize resources; "train the trainer" and train individual teammates as needed.
· Identify, gather, organize, and maintain department reference and instructional resources.
· Provide escalated support and guidance to team members regarding cash application, account reconciliations, and customer service issues.
· Organize day to day operations such as work assignments and support team members in balancing workloads; assist Manager and Specialist with overall team reorganization due to staffing changes.
· Lead periodic alignment meetings with team members to support Manager's formal Performance Reviews; collaborate with Manager to plan team development.
· Assist Manager in identifying and developing metrics as it relates to individual and team performance. Prepare incremental reporting and provide remediation where necessary.
· Use system knowledge, experience, and judgment to advise Manager of process, procedure, and policy issues; recommend projects or policy changes to resolve issues.
· Contribute to interdepartmental projects as appropriate and as directed by Manager, including acquisitions, system conversions and implementations, and collaborations with Accounting and Internal Audit
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
· Communicate in a clear and professional manner in English
· Plan and prioritize assignments
· Gather, verify, organize, analyze and report information from multiple sources
· Demonstrate critical thinking and sound judgment
· Update and apply knowledge relevant to performing Accounts Receivable functions
Education, Training, Experience
Required
· Associate or bachelor's Degree highly preferred but experience may be substituted for education.
· Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office application functional knowledge.
Preferred
· Knowledge of the plumbing wholesale industry or prior work in a Profit Center
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Sitting (in chair) 80%
Standing 10%
Walking 10%
Controls Use of both hands and arms and use of both feet and legs
Strength level Mildly active, average demand
The following movements and senses are required in this job:
Hand and finger dexterity, stooping, crouching, reaching, talking, hearing, near vision, far vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
This position is predominantly sedentary office work, which involves sitting, typing, filing, and conversing on the phone. Occasional lifting and carrying of boxes up to 20lbs. is required.
Environmental Conditions
Accounts Receivable Team Leader visiting or working at Profit Centers are exposed to the following conditions in the job:
Warehouses with no climate control, potentially hazardous equipment (such as forklift trucks, mechanical lift gates, hand tools, manual material handling equipment, ladders, and rubber retention straps). The Profit Center may stock, sell, and use hazardous materials - PVC pipe cement, pool chemicals, torch gas, propane gas, solvents, etc. You may be required to be around these stored materials.
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The benefits of working with us:
Our culture is well-suited for exceptional people who use their talents to drive business and want to share in the financial success their efforts yield. In addition to a competitive starting wage, we offer a Profit-Sharing Program that provides each team member with an opportunity to earn a direct share of the profits on an annual basis. In addition to our generous compensation package, Hajoca also offers:
Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage
401(k)
Retirement cash account with company contributions
Life insurance
Pre-tax accounts for healthcare and dependent care
Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
Targeted training programs focused on your personal and professional growth
EEOC Statement
Hajoca Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer (Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled).
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected category pursuant to federal, state or local laws and will not be discriminated against on the basis of any such categories/status. Hajoca values diversity, equity and inclusion and this policy applies to all employment practices at Hajoca. Hajoca is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities including, but not limited to, during the application process. Please let us know if you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability.
Background Screening Statement
We are a drug free workplace. Employment is contingent upon pre-employment drug screening, and successful completion of a criminal background investigation subject to any federal, state and local laws.
Other details
Min Hiring Rate $60,000.00
Max Hiring Rate $70,000.00
Lafayette Hill, PA 19444, USA
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