Overview

Position Summary:

As the Accounts Receivable (AR) Manager at Judge you will establish and build out a world class Accounts Receivable team. This includes the preparation and publishing of policies & procedures around the accounts receivable function, making strategic hiring decisions, directing your team in customer relationship management in collaboration with the Sales Team, reporting out key metrics, and exploring & implementing tools for end-to-end management of all AR functions.

Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable Management:

• Owns the monthly AR close process, including the reconciliation of the AR sub-ledger and related reserves to the General Ledger
• Regularly reviews AR aging and makes collection attempts when necessary
• Creates and manages AR policies and procedures
• Collaborates with key departments on refining and developing processes that impact the collection and application of customer payments (including customer onboarding, invoicing and collections)
• Ensures accurate and timely invoice creation within standard policies reflective of the client’s requirements
• Directs collections efforts of past due invoices, tracks invoice aging and forecasts collections
• Ensures accurate and timely application of cash payments

Customer Relationship Management:

• Thoughtfully manages relationships with key clients
• Develops strong relationships with internal customers including finance, sales, IT and others
• Researches and resolves AR issues with clients and internal account management team

Reporting & Compliance:

• Key contributor to AR month end reconciling and reporting requirements
• Ensures AR department readiness for audits by implementing strong internal controls
• Assists in establishing processes for accurate reporting of Sales Tax

Process Improvement:

• Collaborates in the development of ERP processes and solutions for AR activities
• Identifies and serves as key contributor in the implementation of new accounting tools as needed for streamlining the Order to Cash process

Team Leadership:

• Oversees the day-to-day activities of the AR team, setting direction, tracking progress, and providing coaching to achieve team goals.
• Develops Team Members by identifying strengths and creating opportunities for growth through training and development
• Builds a strong team culture through fostering collaboration, open communication, and a positive work environment.

Qualifications

Experience & Requirements:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance
• 5 years in corporate accounting or finance, including 2 years in credit and collections
• 2 years of experience in people management
• Strong understanding of Order to Cash cycle
• Experience in relationship management
• Working knowledge of GAAP
• Strong financial analysis skills
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel