Accounts Receivable Supervisor

About Hawkins

Hawkins, Inc. is a formulator, manufacturer, blender, distributer, and sales agent for thousands of industrial chemicals and reagent grade laboratory chemicals sold to municipalities and businesses throughout the Central United States. Thousands across a variety of industries have depended on Hawkins for the chemical products they need since 1938.

Learn more about us at https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/

ABOUT THE JOB

The accounts receivable supervisor leads a team to provide accurate customer billings, processing of credits, administering customer portals, and applying cash. This position supports teams across the company, has visibility to all levels of leadership.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Invoicing Process
  
  
  
  • Ensure invoices and credits are processed accurately and timely
  • Ensure invoices are entered into customer portals accurately and timely
  • Ensure sales adjustment requests are accurate and processed in a timely manner
  • Monitor email logs and EDI transmissions to ensure invoices are successfully delivered to the customer
  • Reconcile accounts receivable month-end balance to accounts receivable aging reports
  
  
  
  
• Cash Application
  
  
  
  • Ensure payments received are applied to appropriate customer accounts per the customer remittance
  • Ensure non-customer payments are posted to the appropriate general ledger account
  • Ensure daily lockbox totals are reconciled to payments received
  • Lead the customer refund process
  
  
  
  
• Customer Service
  
  
  
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with partner teams and customers
  • Lead a team focused on providing excellent service to sales, finance, and other supported teams
  • Respond to external and internal customers in a timely and professional manner
  
  
  
  
• Talent Development
  
  
  
  • Lead the team in setting and achieving team and personal goals
  • Provide coaching and feedback on a regular basis to aid team members in reaching their goals
  • Cross-train team members to support other functions
  • Conduct periodic reviews of team members
  
  
  
  
• Policies and Procedures
  
  
  
  • Ensure all processes adhere to company policies and procedures, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls requirements and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
  • Maintain up to date work instruction for all key processes
  
  
  
  
• Audit Support
  
  
  
  • Assist with the year-end and interim external financial audit
  • Assist with the internal and external SOX audits
  
  
  
  
• Process Improvement
  
  
  
  • Model a focus on continuous improvement, ensuring processes and procedures are reviewed regularly for effectiveness and efficiency
  • Utilize key metrics to assess process improvement opportunities, workload, and progress toward goals
  • Lead projects as assigned
  
  
  
  

ABOUT YOU:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting or related field, or relevant commensurate work experience
• 2+ years of supervisory or lead experience required
• Demonstrated ability to develop effective teams that deliver results, foster cross-functional working relationships, analyze complex issues, recommend solutions, and balance priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Knowledge and use of Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook)
• Knowledge and use of ERP systems, JD Edwards experience preferred
• Knowledge of GAAP and SOX requirements preferred

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to walk; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

TRAVEL

Travel not required.

Expected Compensation: $73,000 to $83,000 + 5% Bonus Eligibility

Hawkins offers eligible employees and their dependents comprehensive benefits, which includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD/STD and more.Other benefits for eligible employees include 401(k) match, Employee Stock Purchase program (ESPP), paid time off, and paid holidays.

For more information on Hawkins benefits, visit: https://www.hawkinsinc.com/careers/benefits/

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All applications must be received online. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by law. Hawkins is a Drug Free workplace.