b'Job Title:\nAccounts Receivable Manager\nDepartment: Accounts Receivable\nGrade:\n15-Exempt\nSupervisor:\nDeirdre O\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99Connell, Assistant Controller\nSalary:\n$70,000\nPositing Period: Through January 23, 2016 or to the position is filled\nJob Summary:\n\nThis position will be responsible for managing the Accounts Receivable team while leading various\nmanagement initiatives and systems implementation projects. The Accounts Receivable Manager is\nresponsible for the overall invoicing, collection and cash application activities and timely management of all\nAR aging components. The Accounts Receivable Manager will also maintain and improve sustained cash flow\nthrough diligent and aggressive monitoring of our customer accounts. This role will direct initiatives to\nimprove working capital, including account monitoring, aligning AR DSO, and ensuring effective and efficient\nprocessing of AR functions. This position is highly visible and requires a strong leader with the ability to\nprioritize, plan, and firmly direct the department.\nHuman Resources Representative:\n\nCarmen Fana, Workforce Planning Coordinator\n\nApplicants can submit their resume via: fax (212 216 4484), e-mail hronline@javitscenter.com or mail to Human\nResources, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center of New York, 655 West 34th Street, NY, NY, 10001.\n\nMain Areas of Responsibilities:\nKey player in the conversion from current AR system to Oracle AR, including documenting, testing and\nvalidating data.\nResponsible for managing the activities of the staff invoicing, issuing credit / debit memos, establishing\nreserves, etc.; including ERP responsibilities for the AR subledger.\nManage day-to-day operations of the AR department; create, implement and maintain policies, procedures\nand controls, Manage and streamline billing and collection process and cash application functions for the\ncompany.\nAssists in monitoring, tracking and enforcing department policies, procedures and goals while identifying\ninefficiencies and propose, develop and document new concepts and procedures.\nManage the monthly AR close process including reconciliation of AR sub-ledger to GL and preparation of AR\nmonth end schedules, revenue reporting and reconciliation to GL and metrics used for internal reporting.\nDaily review of collection reports to ascertain status of collections and balances outstanding and reduce\ncollection cycle times (DSO) where possible.\nAudit delinquent accounts considered to be uncollectible to ensure maximum efforts have been taken before\nassigning bad-debt status to account.\nMonitor aging balances and recommend write offs.\nWork closely with Division heads and sales to ensure collection guidelines are adhered to and issues quickly\nresolved.\n\n\x0cWorks with internal departments and clients to regulate and resolve hold/release sales orders in accordance\nwith internal rules and regulations.\nActively monitor and work with internal departments to resolve all outstanding Accounts Receivable claims\nand chargebacks.\nManage information requests during year-end audits and respond to requests for information during internal\naudits.\nDocument trends and initiate corrective action to ensure maximum cash reimbursement, prompt payment for\nservices rendered and uninterrupted cash flow.\nCompile data, conduct statistical and analytical studies of billing volume, dollars billed, payments received,\nbills outstanding, cash and revenue fluctuations, and preparing regular and special reports for review in\nplanning and evaluating department objectives.\nStrong knowledge of Deferred Revenue and unbilled Accounts Receivable.\nWork with staff to prioritize work and ensure staff is trained on policy and procedure. Ensure work is accurate\nand is being processed in a timely manner and in accordance with department policies and procedures.\nMonitor and evaluate staff performance to ensure duties are properly performed and employees are working\ntowards common business goals. This will include preparation of the annual performance evaluations.\nProvide constructive feedback and discipline when necessary.\nAssist staff in researching and handling more complicated transactions and problems.\nInterface with customer service, sales organizations and senior levels management in communicating and\nresolving issues.\nResponsible for review and maintenance of customer database.\nKeep abreast of current trends and practices in field of expertise.\nApproves, establishes and maintains credit limits on all new and current customer accounts.\nReviews with management credit worthiness decisions on marginal credit approvals and slow paying accounts.\nSpecial projects and tasks as directed.\nEDUCATION, EXPERIENCE and Skills Required\nBachelor\xc3\xa2\xc2\x80\xc2\x99s Degree from four-year College or University and ten years related experience and/or the equivalent\ncombination of training and experience which indicates the ability to do the job.\nExcellent written and verbal communication skills.\nExperienced in leading a team and implementing process improvement.\nStrong analytical/quantitative skills.\nAbility to develop action plans and follow-up to completion.\nERP system experience; Oracle and Oracle AR experience a must.\nKnowledge of general accounting principles and proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite of products,\nparticularly Excel.\nStrong managerial and organizational skills; accurate and detail-oriented as well as the ability to communicate\neffectively with staff at various levels. Attention to detail and accuracy a must. Ability to work in a fast-paced\nteam environment.'