Accounts Receivable/ Credit Manager

Company: Robert Half Finance & Accounting
Location: San Diego
Posted on: February 16, 2020

Job Description:

DescriptionOversee the customer credit application and approval process, as well as, the review, updating and/or establishment of credit policies. Manage the review and analysis process for credit requests; evaluating customers credit worthiness using trade and bank references, credit agency reports and customer financial information. Work closely with customer account management teams to identify and pursue business opportunities, while managing and reducing bad debt write-offs. For assigned critical accounts, oversee the day-to-day collections activities, including reminder and collection calls, A/R monitoring and communications with the customer account management team and management. Lead the day to day operations of the credit and collections team, including credit decisions on held orders, review of delegated accounts to ensure accounts are reviewed timely and action is being taken appropriately to resolve open accounts receivable, and training of new team members. Analyze and apply sound collection techniques to reduce delinquencies. Monitor collection performance metrics to ensure service levels and other operating metrics are achieved. Training, developing, coaching, evaluating and providing feedback for staff. Exercise good judgement, initiative, and tact during communication with customers, outside agencies, and other internal employees. Negotiate with clients in non-payment cases. Prepare and analyze accounts receivable reports including cash forecast projections, department metrics, allowance for doubtful accounts calculations, accounts receivable aging, DSO, collections, referrals to collection agencies, etc.RequirementsBachelors Degree in Accounting/Finance preferred, but would consider an AssociatesDegree with appropriate experience. 3+ years of experience in high volume, balance collection experience. Supervisory experience required. Knowledge and experience in credit terms establishment, billing, collections andreceivable procedures required. Familiarity with laws related to debt collection (e.g. FDCPA) Advanced skill in MS Office including Word and Excel. Experience with MAS 200 accounting software a plus. Desire to work in an environment that strives for continuous improvement. Accuracy and attention to detail is a must. Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines, complete important time sensitive tasks, adaptquickly to last minute changes and manage multiple projects simultaneously. Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written skills.Robert Half Finance & Accounting, the world's leader in specialized financial staffing, provides exciting full-time opportunities in the areas of accounting, bookkeeping, finance, audit, taxation and more. We pioneered the professional staffing industry, and we've been successfully matching professionals with employers since 1948. Our proven proprietary processes, along with our relationships in 325 locations worldwide, allow us to provide you unparalleled access to exciting career opportunities. But don't take our word for it. Our company has appeared on Fortune magazines list of World's Most Admired Companies since 1998, and 9 out of 10 of our customers would recommend our service to a colleague.Apply for this job now or contact our nearest office at 888.490.5461 for additional information.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be authorized to work in the United States. All applicants applying for Canadian job openings must be authorized to work in Canada. 2019 Robert Half Finance & Accounting. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veterans.By clicking 'Apply Now' you are agreeing to Robert Half Terms of Use.Salary: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 / YearlyLocation: San Diego, CADate Posted: January 23, 2020Employment Type: Full-timeJob Reference: 00400-9502419152Staffing Area: Full-Time Accounting u0026 Finance

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