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We are seeking an experienced, customer service-driven and detail-oriented Senior Manager of Accounts Receivable to join our accounting shared services team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in managing all aspects of accounts receivable
processes, including but not limited to, automated billing processes, resolution of billing exceptions with different customer platforms, cash application, reconciliation of customer accounts, and both external and internal customer service. You will lead and manage the Accounts Receivable team, overseeing their performance, prioritizing, and assigning work, monitoring calls and tickets, providing leadership to achieve department goals and objectives, identifying process and system improvement opportunities, and working with staff to maintain a high-performance positive relationship with customers. This position demands strong leadership and organizational skills, along with a solid understanding of financial systems, excellent communication skills, and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams. This position will report to the Director of Shared Services.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Accounts Receivable Management:
- Oversee the entire accounts receivable process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in billing customersthrough Bill trust, timely and accurate application of customer payments, and resolution of internal andexternal customer issues.
- Manage automated and manual billing activities with customers, including interactions with customer-based procurement platforms like Coupa, Oracle Procurement Cloud (OBS), SAP Ariba, and others toensure efficient and streamlined invoicing procedures.
- Lead and/or support integration efforts associated with acquired businesses.
Team Leadership:
- Lead and manage the Accounts Receivable team, providing both strategic and tactical direction with respect process and system improvement projects.
- Provide day-to-day support to the Accounts Receivable team while fostering a collaborative, high-performing work environment.
- Prioritize and assign work to team members, ensuring efficient task execution.
- Implement strategies for workload management to optimize team productivity.
- Set team goals, monitor performance, and conduct regular performance reviews.
- Monitor team performance and provide regular feedback for continuous improvement.
Customer Relationship Management:
- Work with staff to maintain a high-performance, positive relationship with all customers by monitoring requests within the Accounts Receivable department, ensuring adherence to quality standards and
- customer service excellence.
- Work closely with internal sales teams to ensure accurate and timely billing aligned with customer agreements.
- Collaborate closely with sales and customer service teams to address both internal and external customer inquiries or concerns, billing questions or concerns and other accounts receivable matters that
- arise to ensure a positive customer experience.
Platform Expertise:
- Demonstrate proficiency in using Bill trust as the primary billing and accounts receivable system.
- Continually invest in learning Bill trust’s capabilities to identify further process or system enhancements. o Fully understand all customer procurement platforms with which invoices are uploaded or sent to ensure full knowledge of required data elements and/or potential issues that may arise. · Reporting & Analytics: o Develop performance metrics associated with billing, accounts receivable and cash application to drive process and system awareness and both individual and team accountability. o Develop recurring reporting for distribution to key members of management outlining accounts receivable, potential customer issues, team performance, and project updates
Reporting & Analytics:
- Develop performance metrics associated with billing, accounts receivable and cash application to drive process and system awareness and both individual and team accountability.
- Develop recurring reporting for distribution to key members of management outlining accounts receivable, potential customer issues, team performance, and project updates.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or related field. Consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of related education and required work experience.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 8+ years’ experience with accounts receivable in medium to large organizations with low-dollar, high-volume billing and accounts receivable environments.
- 5+ years’ experience in managing and leading teams, with majority of experience in accounts receivable.
- Demonstrated experience in leading and/or integration efforts with acquired businesses related to accounts receivable.
- In-depth knowledge and experience with Bill trust strongly preferred with consideration given to similar accounts receivable and billing platforms.
- Experience with customer-side purchasing systems (e.g., Coupa, OBS, SAP Ariba, etc.) for the remittance of invoices required.
- Strong organizational, prioritization, and leadership skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The primary environment is characterized by ambient room temperatures, lighting and traditional office equipment found in a typical office environment.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties requested by his or her supervisor.
FleetPride is the leader in the industry comprised of retail, service, distribution and wholesale divisions.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Top Skills
What We Do
FleetPride, Inc.
Headquartered in Las Colinas, Texas (a Dallas suburb), we are the nation’s largest independent distributor of heavy-duty truck and trailer replacement parts. FleetPride needs exceptional people to support our ambitious growth plans! We offer competitive compensation and benefits, and exciting opportunities for career development.
Company Profile
Formed in 1999, FleetPride has grown rapidly and now has more than 300 branches across the country and more than 3,000 employees.
Our mission is to be the most reliable parts supplier in every market we serve, and we’ve earned a loyal and growing customer base by providing outstanding service and value.
FleetPride offers advantages to large fleets and small operators alike, and capabilities that no other distributor can match. Our local knowledge allows us to tailor products and services to the unique needs of area customers, while our national footprint allows for consistent, reliable service at every branch location. FleetPride’s supply chain expertise ensures that our customers get what they need, when and where they need it, and helps them keep their trucks where they belong – on the road!
FleetPride serves a diverse customer base across multiple industries, including freight and shipping, leasing services, agriculture, food and beverage, construction and waste management.