Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Brand: Camuto Group
Req #: 110809 
Location Name: Camuto Finance Office 
Department: Finance

Job Title:                              Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Reports to:                         Accounts Receivable Manager 

Location:                             Bonita Springs, FL 

Summary: The Supervisor of Accounts Receivables at Camuto Group, a division of Designer Brands Inc, is responsible for trade receivables of the Company, working with customers, external and internal business partners to ensure accurate and appropriate handling of orders, invoice approval and processing, accruals and aging of accounts. The role is also responsible for accounting for reserves and allowances for bad debt.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for billing, cash applications, reconciliations, processing and other workflows related to daily tasks associated with the Company’s receivables
• Review and approve month-end Journal Entries and Balance Sheet Reconciliations associated with all company receivables
• Responsible for preparing a monthly Aging analysis, partnering with Credit & Collections to determine at-risk accounts, and adequate reserves and allowance for bad debts
• Recommend write-offs of aged accounts and balances   
• Understand the company’s customer agreements and accounting implications, communicate directly with external partners, and address issues in a timely matter with Company leadership
• Partner with internal and external auditors to provide support and analyses during audits, responding timely to requests
• Provide leadership and mentorship to direct report (AR Coordinator), communicating expectations and ensuring adequate training and support
• Collaborate with key Finance business partners such as Credit & Collections, FP&A, Sourcing/Purchasing and Legal.

Competencies

• Leadership—Models the Company’s values and influences others to achieve individual or team objectives.
• Communication—clearly conveys information through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that is understandable, easy to retain and timely.
• Initiative—Approaches work objectives with a sense of urgency and a dedication to exceeding performance expectations.
• Problem-solving/Decision-making—accurately identifies problems, issues and opportunities, collects data to draw conclusions and chooses a course of recommended action based on facts.
• Planning & Organization—Establishes courses of action for self and others to ensure that work objectives are met.
• Policy Compliance—Manages in accordance with Company policies and procedures and promotes compliance in others by demonstrating mutual respect to the goals of Internal Audit’s mission

Experience and Skills Required:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting or equivalent experience
• 3+ years experience in similar roles with increasing responsibilities
• Experience handling receivables for large company, preferably in wholesale
• Solid comprehension of GAAP and SOX  
• Management and Supervisory experience
• Confidence in dealing with senior management, presenting and articulating issues
• Strong Excel skills. Hyperion experience a plus
• Effective interpersonal and organizational skills, strong verbal and written communication