Supervisor Branch Customer Service & A/R

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits in Columbus, OH seeks a Supervisor, Accounts Receivable to lead AR operations on the CAS team and coach hourly staff in a fast-paced setting. This role emphasizes cash application accuracy, dispute resolution, and cross-functional collaboration.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on AR experience, strong Excel and SAP skills, and proven leadership with excellent communication. A collaborative finance environment and opportunities for growth await.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent with 1–2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and VLOOKUP for data analysis.
• In-depth knowledge of AR processes, cash applications and reconciliations.
• Familiarity with SAP ERP and MS Office applications.
• Ability to train and develop a team in a changing environment.
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Clear written and verbal communication and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead AR operations including cash application and reconciliations.
• Drive process improvements to ensure timely collections and accuracy.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and training to the AR team promptly.
• Address performance issues and coach for a high-performing team.
• Monitor AR aging, resolve disputes, and report collection performance.
• Handle escalated concerns and resolve issues professionally and quickly.
• Serve as the primary contact for internal customers (Finance, Sales, Operations).
• Ensure workflow tasks are tracked and completed daily.
• Communicate effectively across levels of authority.
• Collaborate with management and agents to foster innovation and inclusion.

Skills

Excel

AR processes

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Job description

What You Need To Know

Shape a remarkable future with us. Build a career working for an industry leader that truly invests in their people – and equips them with leading technology, continuous learning, and the ability to bring their best selves to work. As North America's largest total beverage distributor, Southern Glazer’s isn't just one of Forbes’ Top Private Companies; it's a family-owned business with deep roots dating back to 1933.

Southern Glazer’s is proud of its well‑earned positive reputation, continually achieving accolades for our outstanding workplace culture. We take pride in creating a culture where our people are valued, supported, and provided opportunities for growth and belonging.

As a full-time employee, you can choose from a wide-ranging menu of our Top Shelf Benefits, including comprehensive medical and prescription drug coverage, dental and vision plans, tax‑saving Flexible Spending Accounts, disability coverage, life insurance plans, and a 401(k) plan. We also offer tuition assistance, a wellness program, parental leave, vacation accrual, paid sick leave, and more.

By joining Southern Glazer’s, you would be part of a team that values excellence, innovation, and community. This is more than just a job – it's an opportunity to build the future of beverage distribution and grow with a company that truly cares about its people.

Overview

The Supervisor, Accounts Receivable (A/R) on the CAS team (Customer Accounts Services) plays a critical role managing AR operations, improving processes, and coaching hourly employees to ensure timely and accurate cash application, collections, and account reconciliations. The ideal candidate is hands‑on and detail‑oriented in a high‑volume, fast‑paced environment. This role requires strong leadership and problem‑solving skills to drive results while maintaining positive relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.

If you thrive in an environment where you can optimize workflows, drive efficiency, and support a growing finance team, we’d love to hear from you!

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead Accounts Receivable operations – Cash Application, account reconciliations, collections, and process improvement to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Provide leadership, guidance, and training to the account receivable team in a timely manner
• Address performance issues, provide coaching, and support employee development to maintain a high‑performing team
• Monitor AR aging reports, resolve disputes, reduce past‑due balances, and provide reporting on collection performance
• Handle escalated concerns and resolve all issues presented in a professional and timely manner
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal customers (Finance, Sales, and Operations)
• Ensure all workflow tasks are monitored and worked throughout the day
• Communicate effectively to levels of authority
• Collaborate with the management team and agents to facilitate and foster a spirit of innovation and inclusion.
• Perform other job‑related duties as assigned

Additional Primary Responsibilities

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency plus 1-2 years in a lead or supervisory role
• Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)
• Strong knowledge of AR processes, collections, cash applications and account reconciliations
• Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP) and other MS Office applications
• Ability to train and develop a team in an evolving environment
• Ability to resolve disputes and improve AR processes
• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills (written, verbal, persuasion, motivation)

Physical Demands

• Physical demands include a considerable amount of time sitting and typing/keyboarding, using a computer (e.g., keyboard, mouse, and monitor) or adding machine
• Physical demands with activity or condition may occasionally include walking, bending, reaching, standing, and stooping
• May require occasional lifting/lowering, pushing, carrying, or pulling up to 20lbs

EEO Statement

Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits, an Aff… This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. SGWS complies with all federal, state and local laws concerning consideration of a qualified applicant's arrest and/or criminal conviction records. Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits provides competitive compensation based on estimated performance level consistent with the past relevant experience, knowledge, skills, abilities and education of employees. Unless otherwise expressly stated, any pay ranges posted here are estimates from outside of Southern Glazer's Wine and Spirits and do not reflect Southern Glazer's pay bands or ranges.

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