The ideal candidate for this role has had working experiences with full cycle accounts receivable and financial reconciliation at Harris; and integrating accounts receivable of new acquisitions; excellent technical skills, including but not limited to Excel, Integration Manager, and SmartConnect; high level attention to details and an excellent drive for continuous learning and improvement.
WHAT WILL BE YOUR NEW ROLE
- Managing the accounts receivable integration of new acquisitions, including but not limited to:
- Proactively communicating with controllers to establish transition plans
- Setting up Great Plains Inventory
- Uploading customers and opening A/R
- Setting up item codes and invoice prefix
- Creating invoice template
- Finalizing billing and collections processes
- Configuring Credit Hound to meet collections needs
- Managing and reconciling invoices and payments during transitional period
- Integrating customer payments into centralized cash application process
- Documenting all integration tasks to hand over to assigned Working Capital manager once accounts receivable is up and running for the acquisition
- Overseeing cash application team to ensure timely posting of customer payments; and reconciliation of cash clearing and intercompany accounts
- Managing accounts receivable staff, helping the team on an as needed basis
- Closely pursuing continuous improvement to meet or exceed customer needs and overall company goals.
- Leading and/or assisting with special ad hoc Working Capital team projects that impact various stakeholders within the organization
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
- Post-secondary education in accounting and/or 3+ years equivalent work experiences in accounts receivable and financial reconciliation
- Effective communicator that has experience and is comfortable working with all levels of management
- Excellent time management and planning skills; ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects
- Proven organizational skills with an attention to detail
WHAT WILL MAKE YOU STAND OUT
- Ability to develop strategies, action plans, and ensure successful execution
- Positive attitude and a passion for continuous learning and improvement
- Solid initiative - willingness to change and drive accountability and productivity.
- Experience leading and managing a team