Accounts Receivable Manager

Company Description

It's more than just water. FIJI Water is known for its iconic square bottle and unique mineral profile. Since 1996, FIJI Water has embodied what it means to be Earth's Finest Water and is sold in more than 90 countries. FIJI Water is committed to doing business responsibly and seeking opportunities to make a difference. This means investing in sustainability, the environment, and local communities to enable positive change.

Our FIJI Water Tucson, AZ team is currently seeking an Accounts Receivable Manager to oversee the accounts receivable operations for our Water and Wine divisions. This role will be responsible for supporting and managing the performance and productivity within the accounting team and the corporate deduction management team. This role provides continual feedback and guidance to a team of 8, ensuring efficient and accurate processing of accounts receivable transactions. The AR Manager will report directly to Sr. Manager, Accounting Operations and will play a key role in maintaining financial integrity and compliance. Our team is currently working on multiple automation processes for operational efficiency, effectiveness and competitiveness in our business, such as anomaly detection in Demantra (Deductions Platform) & Cash Flow Management. This is a great opportunity for an accounting professional with over 5 years' experience in a leadership role and hands-on experience in CPG.

We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

Job Description

• Lead and mentor a team of 8, providing guidance, training, and development opportunities.

• Oversee AR Department to ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices

• Review current processes and workflows and make recommendations as needed to ensure more efficient and productive results

• Assist Sr Manager with special projects and tasks as needed

• Evaluate new suppliers to ensure they meet company quality and compliance standards

• Provide research and support for annual audit requests as required for AR

• Proactively manage customer collection issues and progress of resolutions to meet weekly targets

• Assist with filing claims and work with sales, logistics and customers to identify and validate bill-backs and deductions

• Analyze AR aging reports and track key AR metrics to assess the financial health of the company

• Develop and maintain relationships with customers to facilitate payment and resolve disputes

• Reconcile A/R accounts to the G/L and monthly bank statements

• Provide research and support for annual audit requests, as required

• Review credit applications for new customers to assess credit worthiness and establish credit terms

• Assist the AR team with EDI, modifiers, and deduction issues

• Help the team to understand their customer base to maximize the team's efficiency and effectiveness with their collection and bill-back efforts

• Review and approve credit memos in ERP system within assigned approval limit

• Interface with customer service, sales organizations, and senior level management in communicating and resolving issues

• Implement strategies to reduce the company's DSO and improve cash flow

• Manage daily uploads of credit card interfaces for eCommerce and restaurants

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a leadership role within AR

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting or Finance

• Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with people at all levels across the organization with a team mentality

• Strong math and analytical skills

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines

• Must be professional, detail-oriented, maintain a high level of confidentiality, and be able to handle multiple tasks simultaneously with speed and accuracy

• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team, with a willingness to "roll up sleeves" as needed

Additional Information

• Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), Vision, Dental and 401k with match eligibility

• Opportunities for development and internal mobility

• Manager and leadership training, biweekly L&OD webinars, and eLearning offerings

• Companywide problem solving and continuous improvement training

• Wonderful Giving (wonderfulgiving.com) - allowing you to donate company money to a cause of your choice

• Company prioritizes wellness through its Wonderful NOW (Nourish Our Wellness) initiative, which provides a robust suite of wellness offerings such as access to mental health resources and life coaching, employee community groups, cash rewards for healthy habits, and on-demand fitness videos

FIJI Water, natural artesian water bottled at the source in Viti Levu (Fiji islands), is the No. 1 premium imported bottled water in the United States. Known for its iconic square bottle, soft mouthfeel and unique mineral profile, FIJI Water is the water of choice among discerning consumers and top chefs. Widely available at fine restaurants and hotels, all major retail channels and through a convenient home/business delivery service, FIJI Water has expanded globally to more than 90 countries. To discover Earth's Finest Water, please visit www.fijiwater.com, like us on Facebook, or follow us on Instagram or Twitter.

The Wonderful Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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