Account Receivable Manager - Credit/Collection - Spring Footwear Corp

Join our team in shaping successful partnerships and delivering unparalleled quality, value, products, and services every day!

We are seeking a dynamic Account Receivables Portfolio Manager to join our Accounting Team and drive efficient billing and timely collections. As a vital member of our team, you will manage the AR portfolio to mitigate risks while aligning with our sales revenue objectives. The ideal candidate will spearhead process enhancements and policy advancements while fostering interdepartmental collaboration to enhance productivity.

Key Responsibilities:

- Establish and implement credit policies, procedures, and guidelines to manage both in-house and credit insured accounts effectively.

- Analyze delinquent and high-risk accounts, proposing resolutions, negotiating payment programs, and escalating when necessary.

- Communicate credit risk assessments to executive management for informed decision-making.

- Minimize bad debt exposure while optimizing sales revenue through negotiation and maintenance of cost-effective trade credit insurance.

- Efficiently manage collection efforts for invoices, chargebacks, and disputes, optimizing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) performance.

- Oversee the charge-back deduction process, including dispute management and communication with stakeholders.

- Collaborate with the Various Department to drive charge-back expense reductions and communicate operational issues to relevant stakeholders.

- Identify opportunities to streamline cash application and credit/collection processes through workflow optimization and automation.

- Provide regular reporting to senior management on collections, charge-back activity, and account aging, identifying areas for improvement.

- Review and adjust credit status and limits daily to maximize sales and minimize bad debt exposure.

- Handle special projects as assigned, demonstrating adaptability and problem-solving skills.

 Requirements:

 - Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, or related field; equivalent experience accepted.

- Proficiency in Finance & Accounting, Credit, and Collections.

- Strong analytical skills with a data-driven mindset.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly to diverse audiences.

- Proven negotiation and multitasking abilities.

- Capability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, both independently and collaboratively.

- Effective interpersonal skills, with a knack for building consensus and alliances across the organization.

- Demonstrated ability to research and implement credit tools for process improvement.

- Solid background in financial systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

- Prior experience in the B2B consumer goods industry preferred.

 We Offer:

- Competitive wages and comprehensive benefits package.

- Company-paid holidays and generous Paid Time Off (PTO).

- Profit-sharing program.

- Opportunities for career advancement and professional growth.

 If you’re ready to make an impact and grow with us, we invite you to apply and become part of our dynamic team!

Spring Footwear Corp. is an EEO employer, all employment is contingent upon a successful drug and background screening, as applicable to the job specifications.  We administer the Florida Drug Free Workplace program, and as such, employees may be subject to reasonable suspicion drug tests, as ascribed by the Florida law.