Your Opportunity as the Lead, Accounts Receivable
The Lead, Accounts Receivable is responsible for leadership of the Cash Team and the application of customer payments through the use of HighRadius. This individual is the Tier 1 support for other organizations related to all Accounts Receivable system activities and supports daily and month-end processing of data, is responsible for assisting in related monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close and reporting activities, and assists with acquisitions, divestitures and various audits.
Location: Orrville, Corporate Offices
Work Arrangements: Hybrid, 30% in office expectations
In this role you will:
Leadership of Accounts Receivable Team and Activities
Daily management of Cash Application team members including hiring, training, scheduling and monitoring team workloads, and evaluating and driving individual performance
Daily management of Cash Application business processes and the Accounts Receivable system
Assist Manager, Accounts Receivable on Tier 1 support and expertise for Customer Logistics Account Teams, other SBAs, and other departments related to the Accounts Receivable system
Monitor and manage transaction processing, system integrations, and reporting integrity
Provide direction on system configuration and best practices
Solve complex problems by taking a broad perspective to identify creative and innovative solutions as necessary
Identify and drive system and process improvements within Invoice to Cash functional area to meet internal efficiency needs and audit requirements
Represent Accounts Receivable–Execution functions or lead functional teams within cross-department meetings
Coordinate Accounts Receivable activities around acquisitions and divestitures
Month End Responsibilities
Assist Manager, Accounts Receivable with all month-end Accounts Receivable financial close activities, including closing the systems, reviewing journal entries and account reconciliations
Provide direction for and conduct review of quarterly accrual calculations and present adjustment recommendations to Finance VPs / Directors
Review of monthly Accounts Receivable Statistics for all markets
Project Management
Provide functional leadership for technology enhancements surrounding all Cash Application activities
Develop and execute test plans for system upgrades, process changes, and system enhancements
Prepare and maintain training materials to support system knowledge and SOP execution activities
Other Key Responsibilities
Support AR Manager with projects as identified
The Right Role for You
We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.
What we are looking for:
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
2 years of accounting experience
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Good team facilitation skills
Excellent organizational abilities
Ability to balance conflicting goals
Self-motivated and able to communicate with multiple levels within and outside the department/company
Ability to identify issues, isolate root cause, and drive solutions
Additional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:
Accounts Receivable experience
Experience managing direct reports
Experience with Oracle and/or HighRadius
Learn more about working at Smucker:
Our Total Rewards Benefits Program
Our Thriving Together Philosophy Supporting All Impacted by Our Business
Our Continued Progress on Inclusion, Diversity and Equity
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