Accounts Receivable Team Lead

Dayton Freight Lines - Dayton, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Dayton, OH

Truck Transportation

About the position

The Accounts Receivable Team Lead plays a crucial role in managing the accounts receivable process within a stable and growing organization. This position is focused on reducing the days of sales outstanding and minimizing receivables across the company. The Team Lead will be responsible for overseeing a limited number of national and large volume website accounts, ensuring that collections are handled efficiently and effectively. This role requires a proactive approach to mentoring and training new collection analysts, as well as providing support to other collectors in the department, particularly with their 90+ past due accounts. In addition to managing accounts, the Team Lead will participate in meetings and conference calls to address account issues, ensuring clear communication and collaboration with other departments. The role also involves creating and maintaining comprehensive Accounts Receivable documentation, including customer notes and training materials, which are essential for maintaining accurate records and facilitating smooth operations. The Team Lead will assist with weekly and monthly reporting, cash application offsets, and will review new account activity to ensure billing accuracy. Close collaboration with Service Center Managers and Account Managers is vital to continuously improve processes and enhance the overall efficiency of the accounts receivable function.

Responsibilities

• Reduce days of sales outstanding and minimize receivables on a company-wide basis.
• Manage a limited number of national/large volume website accounts.
• Assist with the submission of accounts to an outside collection agency for miscellaneous accounts.
• Mentor and train new collection analysts in the department.
• Support other collectors with their 90+ past due accounts.
• Attend meetings and conference calls regarding account issues.
• Create and maintain Accounts Receivable documentation, including customer notes and training materials.
• Assist with weekly and monthly reporting.
• Assist with cash application offsets.
• Review new account activity for billing accuracy.
• Work closely with Service Center Managers and Account Managers.
• Continuously improve processes.

Requirements

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Basic math skills.
• Basic computer knowledge including Excel and Outlook.
• Fluency in English.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Benefits

• Stable and growing organization
• Competitive weekly pay
• Professional, positive and people-centered work environment
• Comprehensive benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision, AD&D, 401(k), etc.
• Paid holidays (8); paid vacation and personal days