Manager of Accounts Receivable at VDA – East Hanover, New Jersey

• Interviews, hires, and trains new staff in the department.
• Oversee the daily workflow of the department.
• Provides constructive and timely performance evaluations.

• Ensures receivables are collected in timely manner according to payment terms.
• Reduce DSO.
• Work in conjunction with billing team to correct any discrepancies in accounts or billings.
• Refers overdue accounts to collections after consultation with management.
• Assists Director of Accounting Services, the CFO and the Controller with analysis of data and reports.
• Organizes regularly scheduled Collections team meetings to communicate information and guidance from company leadership and to review policies, procedures, and best practices.
• Performs other duties, as assigned, including Cash application.

• Excellent interpersonal, customer service, and communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong managerial and leadership skills.
• Thorough understanding of policies and procedures used in accounts receivable.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software, especially MS Outlook and with strong Excel skills.
• Knowledge of Sales Force, Net Suite or other similar ERP systems.
• Understanding of billing services as time and materials over project duration and at a one-time transactional level.
• Experience with purchase order and billing portal requirements by clients.

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or Business preferred, or comparable job experience.
• At least five years of related experience as a manager with a sizable organization managing a large team and demonstration of successfully building an effective collections organization.

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

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VDA is the global leader in vertical transportation consulting and inspection services. We’ve helped clients with their vertical transportation needs since 1980. Our expertise and services impact the design, reliability, lifespan and safety of vertical transportation equipment.