Accounts Receivable Supervisor - Calwa, United States - Netafim Irrigation Inc

Description

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

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: Yearly Salary

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