What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager - Accounts Receivable position at Hirschbach?
At Hirschbach we strive to provide the best customer service to our customers. As the Manager - Accounts Receivable, you will be responsible for overseeing and optimizing the accounts receivable function within the organization. This role involves managing a team of account receivable and account coordinator professionals, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, and monitoring collections to maintain healthy cash flow. You will work closely with other departments to resolve any discrepancies, enhance credit management processes, and drive improvements in financial reporting and customer service. Your goal is to ensure that receivables are collected in accordance with company policies while maintaining strong relationships with customers.
What you will be doing:
Founded in 1935, Hirschbach Motor Lines has built a sterling reputation for delivering time and temperature-sensitive freight across 48 states. Today, the organization generates $1 billion in revenue and has become the 2nd largest refrigerated carrier in North America with company headquarters in Dubuque, Iowa. Hirschbach strives to provide the highest level of service in the industry, offering a breadth of services including Dedicated, Over the Road, Expedited, Entertainment, and Logistics Solutions.
With a tenured history and vision for the future, our company culture drives us to be the best in the business, grounded in our All In To Win values. One key to trust is having a pool of talent and resources who are exceptionally competent, capable, and passionate for serving results to our customers.
What you will be doing:
- Ensure all loads are billed daily and that comments are recorded for any loads that cannot be billed.
- Confirm that contracts and rate agreements are in place for all managed by the company.
- Verify that all contracts for regular customers are up-to-date, including rates, accessorial charges, detention fees, and fuel charges.
- Ensure auto-rating for all regular customers is accurate and current.
- Achieve departmental goals for billing accuracy, unbilled orders, and adjustments.
- Effectively manage the Accounts Receivable team members.
- Handle collections for accounts receivable, including resolving shortages and overpayments.
- Assist with onboarding and billing of new customers until they are transferred to the Billing Coordinator.
- Address paperwork inconsistencies with drivers.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Associates Degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred.
- Experience in setting and achieving departmental goals and standards, and developing actionable plans.
- Proficiency in both written and verbal communication.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines efficiently.
- Opportunity to earn bonuses!
- Full comprehensive benefit package!
- 120 hour of Paid Time Off earned on your first day!
- 401(K)
Founded in 1935, Hirschbach Motor Lines has built a sterling reputation for delivering time and temperature-sensitive freight across 48 states. Today, the organization generates $1 billion in revenue and has become the 2nd largest refrigerated carrier in North America with company headquarters in Dubuque, Iowa. Hirschbach strives to provide the highest level of service in the industry, offering a breadth of services including Dedicated, Over the Road, Expedited, Entertainment, and Logistics Solutions.
With a tenured history and vision for the future, our company culture drives us to be the best in the business, grounded in our All In To Win values. One key to trust is having a pool of talent and resources who are exceptionally competent, capable, and passionate for serving results to our customers.