Accounts Receivable Supervisor

DP World Australia; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics company in Metro Vancouver is hiring an AR Supervisor to lead the accounts receivable team. This role involves overseeing collections, training staff, and improving AR processes. Candidates should have a degree in Finance or Accounting and over five years of relevant experience. The position requires strong analytical and leadership skills, along with proficiency in Excel and experience in a supervisory capacity. Join a dynamic team and contribute to achieving high-performance standards in financial operations.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, or credit management.
• At least 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proven track record in driving improvements in collections performance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounts receivable activities and ensure accuracy.
• Supervise and train the AR team.
• Collaborate with internal teams to streamline processes.

Skills

Accounts receivable management

Team leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Oracle Fusion

Job description

Overview

Role Purpose

The AR Supervisor will oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounts receivable team to ensure timely and accurate collection of outstanding invoices and ensuring customer accounts are in good standing. The role is responsible for driving collections performance, including meeting targets such as collections efficiency, unapplied cash reduction, dispute resolution and credit limit compliance. The AR Supervisor will mentor and guide the AR team, ensure alignment with departmental goals, and collaborate with internal teams to streamline processes and resolve issues effectively.

About the Role

• Oversee and manage the day-to-day accounts receivable activities across DP World Canada entities, ensuring timely and accurate application of customer payments and collections.
• Post all daily cash applications to ensure payments are processed accurately.
• Supervise the AR team, providing guidance, support, and training to ensure adherence to company policies and procedures for credit and collections activities.
• Hire, coach, and train billing and AR staff, including acting as an escalation point for billing, credit, collections, and cash application inquiries and issues.
• Proactively monitor and investigate aging reports and work closely with the team to resolve any overdue payments, including handling escalated collection issues.
• Ensure the timely reconciliation of customer accounts, ensuring all payments are correctly applied, and discrepancies are investigated and resolved.
• Collaborate with the Billing Supervisor to ensure alignment between billing and accounts receivable functions, including resolving any discrepancies or issues that may arise.
• Review and assess customer credit limits, ensuring proper risk management practices are in place, and update credit approvals as necessary.
• Address customer inquiries related to collections, payment terms, and account status, ensuring timely and professional resolutions.
• Track and analyze collections performance metrics, including Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), unapplied cash, and dispute resolution time. Regularly report on team performance and provide recommendations for improvement.
• Publish AR performance metrics to leadership on a regular basis, providing insights into the team's progress and areas for improvement.
• Manage both external and internal auditors by providing necessary information and reports required for AR audits and reviews.
• Recommend and drive continuous improvement in AR processes, identifying opportunities to streamline collections and payment application procedures.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive training materials and operational procedures for the AR function to ensure the team is equipped with the necessary resources and support.
• Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and high performance within the AR team, providing coaching and performance feedback.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the AR function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• 5 years of experience and solid understanding in accounts receivable, collections or credit management, including at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in managing and developing teams, including providing training and handling escalations.
• Proven track record of driving improvements in collections performance and team productivity.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work with financial metrics (e.g., DSO, AR turnover, unapplied cash, collections efficiency).
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Familiarity with Oracle Fusion is a plus.
• Previous Canadian work experience or experience working directly with Canadian industries.