About the role
AR Team lead oversees a company's accounts receivable function, managing invoicing, cash application, and collections to maintain healthy cash flow and minimize bad debt. Key responsibilities include leading the AR team, ensuring accurate record-keeping, implementing effective collection strategies, and collaborating with sales and customer service teams to resolve discrepancies and improve client satisfaction. The role requires strong financial acumen, leadership skills, and a deep understanding of accounting principles and financial software.
Key tasks
Key Responsibilities Team Leadership: Manage, train, and supervise the accounts receivable team, setting performance goals and standards. Intercompany Billing & Invoicing: Oversee the entire intercompany invoicing process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies. Cash Application: Ensure accurate and timely recording of customer payments in the accounting system. Credit & Collections: Develop and implement strategies for timely collections, monitor outstanding debts, and conduct credit assessments for clients to mitigate risks. Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and analyze accounts receivable aging reports and provide insights into cash flow projections. Client Interaction: Communicate with customers to resolve billing and payment issues, fostering positive relationships. Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with sales and customer service teams to address customer complaints and billing discrepancies. Compliance: Ensure adherence to financial regulations, internal controls, and company credit policies. Process Improvement: Identify and implement strategies to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of AR processes.
About you
Required Skills & Qualifications Leadership & Management Skills: Ability to lead, motivate, and manage a team.
Financial Acumen: Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial concepts, and financial reporting.
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze financial data, identify discrepancies, and develop effective solutions.
Attention to Detail: Crucial for maintaining accurate financial records and resolving complex issues.
Software Proficiency: Experience with accounting software, spreadsheets, and financial reporting tools.
Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills for client and internal team interaction.
Negotiation Skills: To manage and settle non-payment disputes with clients
Fluency in English is required
About Us
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About Sanoma Learning
How do you prepare students for the world, engage their curiosity and inspire them to grow? That is the main question of teachers all around the world. At Sanoma Learning, it has always been our mission to help to find and develop best-in-class answers to this question. If you join us, it means that you embark on an exciting journey to help shape the future of learning for primary, secondary and vocational education. We believe that your journey is our success as a company.
Sanoma Learning is a leading K12 European learning company, operating in 12 countries. Our learning products and services enable and support teachers and schools to develop the talents of every child to reach their potential. By offering printed and digital learning content, as well as digital learning and teaching platforms for primary, secondary and vocational education, we want to grow our positive impact on learning across Europe. With over 3000 employees, we help shape the future of education for 25+ million of students.
So, are you ready to start your journey to help shape the future of learning and help teachers to support all students to reach their potential?
Sanoma Learning is an equal opportunity employer; we are committed to inclusion and diversity, ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or any other characteristics.