Accounts Receivable Supervisor
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Airgas is a company of doers, not talkers. Our associates would rather roll up their sleeves and get the job done than write a memo. They embrace change, instead of running from it. This entrepreneurial spirit has fueled Airgas' growth from a small Connecticut packaged gas operation in 1982 to America's largest supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases and welding and safety supplies. At Airgas, you have the opportunity to make your mark as an individual, backed by a business that gives you the tools, training and products to succeed.
Airgas is organized into four new Divisions, each with its own Business Support Center (BSC) which will provide accounting support and administrative functions for the Division. As part of this alignment and BSC expansion, Airgas has many new employment opportunities available.
Opportunity: Accounts Receivable Supervisor
Description:
The Accounts Receivable Supervisor is responsible for the daily activities of Customer Service Representatives (CSR") related to the credit and collection function, including regional and/or cross-business unit customer accounts and close coordination with Regional Company management. The Accounts Receivable Supervisor will be responsible for scheduling, training, performance evaluation, and deployment of resources within the department. This position will provide training and development of CSRs to maximize receivables turnover, minimize risk of loss and provide support to the Regional Companies in order to help effectively maximize sales growth and profitability. This will require an experienced person that has an understanding of commercial transactions and financing. The position will require the ability to lead a team of collectors and accounts receivable specialist in order to achieve the goals of the organization.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
* Develop and implement a plan to achieve the divisional accounts receivable goals, monitor/measure receivable performance and provide support/reporting to Division management.
* Provide training and education to CSRs related to credit policies and procedures. Identify issues with billing, pricing or other customer service areas. Escalate credit sign-offs as appropriate and ensure audits of customer accounts for compliance.
* Implement Division plans for maximizing cash collections and appropriate handling of the accounts receivable portfolio.
* Negotiate the resolution of collection matters with customers, escalating critical matters to Division Accounts Receivable Manager.
* Develop and maintain close working relationships with the Regional Company AVPs, ASMs, Account Managers and Branch Managers.
* Work closely with the Division related to cylinder control.
* Support the Division credit and collections organization through goal-setting, evaluations, positive feedback, discipline and on-going coaching ensuring activities are performed within department and Company policy.
* Identify staffing issues with performance evaluations, training, and scheduling of resources.
* Other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications:
* Associate or Bachelor degree preferred or a minimum of two years in a team leader or supervisory role.
* Two-plus years accounts payable experience in a high-volume, fast-pasted environment with some experience as a Customer Service Representative a plus.
* Exposure to and knowledge of the contract law, secured transactions and bankruptcy issues.
* Experience with SAP and/or ERP systems a plus, Advanced Excel experience.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Airgas is recognized by customers coast to coast as a premiere provider of high-quality products, services and expertise, and by investors as one of the fastest growing companies on the New York Stock Exchange.
We combine a strong national presence with personal, local service. Our associates work in an organizational structure that encourages decision-making close to the customer, so national strategies lead to local success, branch by branch.
We understand that customer relationships are built at the local level. That's why Airgas provides its businesses with the support they need to meet their customers' needs and grow. At Airgas, you have the opportunity to make your mark as an individual, backed by a business that gives you the tools, training and products to succeed.
To apply for this position, please go to: AIRGAS.COM
