Accounts Receivable Supervisor

POSITION TITLE: ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SUPERVISORLOCATION: LAS VEGASDuration : 3 months CTHBASIC FUNCTION:Responsible for supervising accounts receivable clerks in the department. This would include havingoperational knowledge of the positions of each clerk in order to judge the performance of the tasks ofeach clerk and the ability to perform those tasks if necessary. Responsible for delegating tasks for theoptimum performance of the department, train and educate clerks and promote team work. Receivesand implements directives from management and communicates tasks of department.ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPReports to: A/R Credit ManagerPositions Supervised: Accounts Receivable ClerksACCOUNTABILITIES/DESIRED RESULTS:Ability to act in a working supervisory role within the team as well as perform the duties ofcollection clerk with assigned accounts.Ensure that clerks are following policy and procedures during the course of their collections ofassigned accounts.Be a role model for the position of Accounts Receivable ClerkASSIGNMENTS AND ACTIVITIES:Supervise duties of A/R clerksFacilitate training of new clerksWork with Credit Manager on professional development goals of each team member and annualreviewsCoach and address performance issues with clerksOversee the collection process – team lead in creating on hold list of COD customersRoll terms for 10th month processing accountsOversee monthly statement distributionMonitor customer accounts in credit review screenWell versed in all system and collection processesOrganize work flow and ensure that clerks understand their duties and tasksFamiliar with company policy and procedureGuide clerks and assist with collection of difficult accounts and encourage working resolutionswith customersTeam lead for month end close procedures and balancingMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSAssociates degree with course work in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experienceThree to Five years prior receivable/collection experienceAdvanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and OutlookAccurate data entry skillsIntermediate understanding of accounting proceduresOutstanding leadership and organizational skillsAbility to wear two hats. As a team lead and collector of assigned accountsPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree Accounting/FinanceThree years accounting experienceExperience with AS400 Sap S -4Reconciliation experience working with excel spreadsheetsDemonstrated ability to prioritize assignments/projects and multi task within restricted timeconstraints