Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k match up to 7%

Medical, Dental, Vision Plans

3 weeks vacation, increasing with tenure

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Job summary

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.) is seeking an Accounts Receivable Supervisor based in Atlanta, GA. The successful candidate will supervise the Accounts Receivable team, ensuring efficient operation and communication with customers regarding account discrepancies.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree and 2 to 4 years of relevant experience, preferably in construction-related accounting. The company offers competitive medical and dental plans, a 401k match, and a range of vacation and parental leave benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor Degree with 2 to 4 years experience required.
• Experience with construction related accounting is strongly preferred.
• Proven ability to work well in a diverse environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily functions of Accounts Receivable team.
• Communicate with customers to negotiate discrepancies.
• Document all customer discussions into SAP software.

Skills

Analytical skills

Project management

Effective time management

Strong follow-up skills

Education

Bachelor Degree

Associate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

SAP software

Job description

Location: Atlanta, GA, United States
Job ID: 88993

Accounts Receivable Supervisor

We Elevate… Quality of urban life. Our elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.

Your Main Responsibilities

Supervise direct report DAS daily functions including but not limited to periodic formal reviews of performance, metric measurements, conference call lead for monthly reviews in at least two areas for collections and GAP.

• Develop DAS team members through training classes and direct supervision.
• Work closely with Manager, Accounts Receivable and other Financial Support departments to ensure all processes and/or tasks are covered timely as needed.
• Communicate with customers by face-to-face meetings and/or via phone to negotiate and discuss discrepancies, investigate complaints, verify accuracy of charges, correct errors in accounts and confirm payment date and amount on a minimum monthly basis.
• Responsible for resolution of disputes in customer accounts and keep management up-to date.
• Visit key customers.
• Lead visits and/or conference calls with District offices for periodic account reviews.
• Attend periodic construction/service office meetings to gain understanding of job related issues, which could impact the collection efforts, and to convey to attendees' collection issues on problem accounts.
• Document all customer discussions into SAP software, and prepare necessary documents to make adjustments to accounts as needed.
• Prepare account reviews and make periodic conference calls with District personnel to review account collection issues perinent to their operation.
• Strong working knowledge of lien waivers, cash applications, repair billing/credits, cancellations, GAP reporting, bad debt and maintenance contract reviews as needed. Must be able to travel and work additional hours as necessary to cover Pacific Time Zone.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and SAP software
• Previous project management skills
• Analytical, effective time management, and organizational skills are necessary to efficiently perform daily functions.
• Self motivation, strong follow‑up and closure skills are required to achieve the results in a timely and efficient manner.
• Daily contact with customers for collection issues, continuous contact with region office staff and management for dispute resolution and updates.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor Degree with 2 to 4 years experience, or Associate Degree preferred. Or 5 to 8 years of related work experience in Customer Service, Accounting, and/or Credit and Collections.
• Experience with Construction related accounting and reporting is strongly preferred.
• Must have work history that includes the following: o Conducting meetings with multiple participants. o Proven ability to work with programmers to enhance or change existing software applications. o Familiar with DSO, bad debt calculations and other metrics within finance. o Proven ability to work well with others in a diverse environment is a must. o Experience as a supervisor/manager of a team is preferred.

What’s in it for you?

• Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.
• Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans – Effective from first day of hire.
• 3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Eligible after 6 months of service.
• Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.
• A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.

We Elevate… Your Career

Become part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.

Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!

Core Values

• Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.
• Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.
• Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.
• Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.
• Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.

At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.

Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.

Nearest Major Market: Atlanta