US Accounts Receivable Collections Supervisor

Ernst & Young Advisory Services Sdn Bhd; Calgary; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading advisory firm located in Calgary is looking for an Accounts Receivable Collections Supervisor to manage a team and streamline AR processes. Candidates should possess extensive leadership capabilities, effective communication skills, and experience in financial management. This position emphasizes team development, efficiency improvements, and building strong client relationships. EY offers a competitive benefits package aimed at supporting overall employee wellness, along with opportunities for personal and professional growth within the company.

Benefits

Comprehensive medical coverage

Generous time off

Exclusive learning programs

Qualifications

• Approximately 5 years as supervisor or team lead, financial management experience beneficial.
• Strong ability to handle complex situations and make sound business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Oversees AR team management and tasks.
• Conducts one-on-one coaching sessions.
• Implements process improvements for efficiency.
• Manages critical AR escalations and client communications.

Skills

Leadership attributes

Interpersonal and communication skills

Research and analytical skills

Organizational skills

Customer service orientation

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Time management skills

Coaching skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or business administration

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Word

Job description

US Accounts Receivable Collections Supervisor

Other locations: Primary Location Only

Requisition ID: 1667620

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The opportunity

The Accounts Receivable (AR) Supervisor handles staff management including overseeing, monitoring and coordinating AR team tasks/activities. The AR Supervisor will oversee a group of approximately 10-14 ARCs. The Supervisor role functions as an AR subject matter expert (SME) and point of contact on escalations and critical AR, to provide guidance and drive direction and consistency, collaboration and overall process improvements. The position also requires a positive attitude, strong teaming skills, ability to be flexible when assessing situations to ensure best outcomes, as well as willingness to adapt to the changing needs of the business.

Your key responsibilities

• Recruits, hires, and drives the onboarding/trainings for a team of professionals who deliver exceptional customer service and work together to achieve agreed-upon targets and goals.
• Oversees the team’s effectiveness by reviewing AR reporting and following up with team to ensure alignment to the ARC Team Vision of “Mastering the Fundamentals”, driving Responsiveness-Accountability-Consistency-Follow Through. Reviews team portfolio for equity and provides guidance on prioritization of critical AR.
• Holds one-on-one coaching sessions, building skills over time through training and development programs, as well as project assignments.
• Continuous review of all AR processes to ensure efficiency and consistency across all business units. Recommends and drives process improvement initiative and implementation. Performs weekly analysis to find material AR as well as On-Account open payments to minimize exposure.
• Aids in the analysis and preparation of critical AR and Sector/Industry Group focused account collection support.
• Proficiently conducts account analysis in both open and closed payment history to find root causes on some of the complex cash applications.
• Manages employee performance by having meaningful and consistent coaching discussions and completing performance evaluations.
• Organizes and leads core team conference calls monthly to ease effective communication, teaming, and achievement of goals.
• Collaborates with Sr ARC to manage escalations and resolve issues on time.
• Provides guidance to team when preparing correct and complex AR reconciliation spreadsheets as required.
• Reviews account assignments to set up client/account portfolio. Understands and eases complexity with client payment processes.
• Solicits and appropriately responds to feedback from key stakeholders (ASFL) to ensure high quality and customer satisfaction.
• While travel is generally not required on a regular basis certain circumstance may require attending a training session or attend a client meeting in a different location.

Skills and attributes for success

• Possess high level of professionalism and leadership attributes.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written); able to meet with personnel at all levels, internally and externally, because of strong customer service skills.
• Strong research/analytical/reasoning/decision making skills.
• Proven organizational skills.
• Exceptional customer service orientation
• Strong ability with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word programs as well as the ability to learn new applications quickly.
• Effective delegation and time management skills
• Ability to articulate situations and make prompt sound business decisions based on judgment and experience.
• Strong teaming abilities as well as demonstration of effective virtual teaming
• Effective multitasking and prioritization skills
• Demonstrate insightful and developmental coaching.

What we look for

• Approximately 5 years as supervisor or team lead with added financial management experience beneficial.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or business administration or equivalent years of relevant experience.

What we offer

The EY benefits package is designed to support your physical, emotional, financial, and social wellbeing. Our extensive benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and prescription drug coverage, as well as mental health benefits, a robust Employee Assistance Program and group savings plans to promote your overall wellbeing. We offer generous time off, including personal days, vacation days, and additional firm-wide holidays, along with the option to purchase extra vacation days. Employees can take advantage of EY's exclusive learning programs tailored just for them. We also provide internal opportunities for career development and advancement, enabling you to grow within the firm. Get involved in meaningful volunteering through EY Ripples and make a positive impact in the community.

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