Team Lead - A/R

SUMMARY

Supervise all cash application activities, ensuring timely and accurate posting of cash and full reconciliation to bank statements for all supported business segments and ERP systems.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise Accounts Receivable Associates assigned to various ERP systems and business segments.
• Ensure daily cash balancing within each assigned ERP system to the related bank statements.
• Assist Accounts Receivable Associates with cash posting entry issues, questions, and corrections.
• Oversee and validate all intercompany cash-related entries and balances.
• Validate weekly cash receipt postings against bank deposit reports.
• Partner with the Credit team to research and resolve payment issues and customer account reconciliation items.
• Escalate to the Cash Manager any issues with bank system access, logins, or availability of bank information via web-based banking platforms.
• Provide backup support for A/R Associates as needed.
• Ensure all related general ledger entries are completed and accurate prior to month-end close.
• Complete month-end reconciliations for cash receipts and confirm there are no unresolved accounting issues.
• Collaborate with the Treasury department to resolve online bank-related issues or concerns.
• Partner with the Cash Manager on projects related to cash applications, including but not limited to automation initiatives and banking consolidations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Cash Manager, Senior Credit Manager, and/or Associate Director of Credit.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum eight (8) years of Accounts Receivable experience, including cash application.
• Experience with SAP (SAP 4.6, mySAP, or S/4HANA) and/or JD Edwards.
• Previous multi-currency trade experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Demonstrated ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization and across departments.

EDUCATION

• BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and related work experience.