Accounts Receivable Manager

Are you looking to join an organization that is growing and dynamic? What about a high-energy, collaborative environment that rewards hard work?

J.S. Held is a global consulting firm providing technical, scientific, and financial expertise. Our professionals serve as trusted advisors to organizations facing high-stakes events demanding urgent attention, staunch integrity, and clear-cut analysis. The firm provides a comprehensive suite of services enabling clients to navigate complex, contentious, and often catastrophic situations.  We have over 100 locations worldwide. We are highly committed to all members of our community, both employees and clients. Our organization focuses on promoting a sense of community and inspiring our people to achieve results that exceed goals.

J.S. Held is seeking a dedicated Accounts Receivable Manager with a strong focus on delivering exceptional service and superior work product to our clientele.  Reporting directly to the Director of Billing & Accounts Receivable, you will be responsible for a team focused on receivables and collections on invoices of multiple projects across various disciplines from a diverse client list.  JS Held is focused on learning and development and is continually looking to attract and retain top talent who are creative, self-motivated, and organized. We will only consider candidates with strong experience in Accounts Receivables and Collections. 10%-20% travel the Jericho, NY office is highly preferred.

Job responsibilities:

• Continuously drive an improved cash conversion cycle while maintaining excellent service to internal and external stakeholders.
• Lead an international team of accounts receivables professionals including interviewing, hiring, performance management, & mentoring.
• Set payment collection goals for the department.
• Create and implement a strategy to improve the collection of outstanding invoices.
• Communicate with key internal stakeholders to assist with appropriate accounts receivable efforts.
• Prepare feedback reports on payment collections for CFO and other key stakeholders.
• Resolve escalated disputes or complaints from our clients.
• Assist with other duties and special projects as needed.

• Minimum of 10 years accounts receivable or collections experience in an insurance environment.
• Experience managing large, international teams of accounts receivables professionals.
• ERP/proprietary software experience is essential, MS Dynamics 365 preferred.
• Experience with third party payors.
• Associate’s degree or higher in accounting or other financial discipline.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word including v-lookups and pivot tables.
• Pleasant telephone disposition and effective communication skills with the ability to build and maintain good relationships with clients.
• Well organized and detail oriented.
• Proactive and able to make recommendations to improve invoicing and accounts receivable processes.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be able to multitask.
• Experience with Bottomline technologies, T360 (Tymetrix), other client portals is a plus.

Physical and Mental Job Qualifications

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Some of the Benefits We Have Include

J.S. Held understands all our employees are people and sometimes life needs flexibility. We work to always provide an environment that best supports and suits our team’s needs.

• Our flexible work environment allows employees to work remotely, when needed
• Flexible Time Off policy
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401k Match
• Commuter Benefit

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $110,000 - $120,000. Any offered salary range is based on a wide array of factors including but not limited to skillset, experience, training, location, scope of role, management responsibility, etc.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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Please explore what we’re all about at www.jsheld.com.

EEO and Job Accommodations

We embrace diversity and our commitment to building a team and environment that fosters professional and personal enrichment is unwavering. We are greater when we are equal!

J.S. Held is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request for a reasonable accommodation, please email [email protected] and include “Applicant Accommodation” within the subject line with your request and contact information.

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All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.