Billing and Accounts Receivable Manager - Key Accounts

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.); Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully vested 401k match

Medical, Dental and Vision Plans

Vacation and sick leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental Leave

Job summary

Schindler Elevator Corporation (U.S.) is seeking a Billing and Accounts Receivable Manager for Key Accounts in Atlanta. The role focuses on leading billing and collections efforts for major customers, ensuring accuracy, and driving improvements in DSO and past-due balances.

You will manage a dedicated KAS team and coordinate with district offices and key account managers to optimize cash flow. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of supervisory experience in credit/collections or billing, with a

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of supervisory work experience in credit and collections, billing and/or customer service (Bachelor's or Associate degree preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead billing and collection for Key Account customers to achieve targeted DSO and past-due goals.
• Direct management of KAS team (2 supervisors, 8 specialists) and performance reviews.
• Ensure billing accuracy, timely billings, and contract compliance with key customer terms.
• Collaborate with Key Accounts team to improve billing accuracy and collections speed.
• Prepare and participate in collections meetings with key account managers and district offices.
• Provide status updates via monthly reporting packages and conference calls.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Credit & collections knowledge

Billing processes

Contract terms understanding

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associates degree

Tools

Billing software

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Location: Atlanta, GA, United States

Job ID: 90432

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.

Join us as a Billing and Accounts Receivable Manager - Key Accounts

Your Main Responsibilities

Responsible for both Billing and Collection for Key Account customers with $750 Million of annual sales with the objective of timely billing in accordance with Key (national) account contract terms and driving collections efforts to attain targeted Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and past-due dollar goals. Direct management of Key Account (KAS) team in charge of billing and collections for Key Account customers. Partner with Schindler Key Accounts team to improve billing accuracy and collections speed, while improving Key customer satisfaction. Lead conference calls with Key Account team, district offices and Key customers as needed.

Essential Functions

Team Management:

• Supervise 2 Key Account supervisors and 8 specialists (KAS) daily functions including but not limited to periodic formal reviews of performance, actions, metrics, measurements and KPIs
• Set team expectations and goals and hold team accountable
• Develop KAS team members through training classes and direct supervision.
• Ensure KAS are following procedures outlined in SEC SRM policy
• Billing Accuracy and Efficiency:
• Consistently improve quality of billing to reduce uncollectable invoice volume by ensuring all Billings (EI and NI) are completed timely and in accordance with Key Customer contract terms and conditions
• Ensure all bills and systems are properly documented
• Work closely with Key Accounts team to identify areas where improvement is needed and implement procedures according to findings
• Responsible for accuracy of key customers special billing rates
• Responsible for compliance with 3rd party billing platform requirements and ongoing review of invoice status in 3rd party platforms.
• Collections efficiency:
• Responsible for driving improvement in DSO, Bad Debt Expense and AR Aging
• Prepare for and lead collections meetings and/or calls with, key account managers, district offices and directly with key customers. Highlight disputes and actions needed to resolve. Set timeframes for resolution and monitor for completion;
• Provide account status updates to Key Account managers and field office managers via standardized monthly reporting packages and conference calls.
• Communicate with key customers to negotiate and discuss discrepancies, investigate complaints, verify accuracy of charges, correct errors in accounts and confirm payment date;
• Escalation of disputes to upper management as needed.

Requirements

What you bring

3 - 5 years of Supervisory work experience in credit and collections, billing and/or customer service; or a Bachelor's or Associates Degree with 1-2 years of previously noted experience. Bachelor's degree 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!

Our 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.

We Elevate

Nearest Major Market: Atlanta