Freedom Boat Club - Accounts Receivable Manager

Freedom Boat Club - Mettawa, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Mettawa, IL

Amusement, Gambling, and Recreation Industries

About the position

As part of the talented Freedom Boat Club Accounts Receivable team, you will be responsible for processing and monitoring incoming payments, initiating collections on accounts that are past due, and resolving account discrepancies. This role requires regular interaction with our boat club members, as well as collaboration with accounting and customer service teams. You will oversee a high volume of transactions on a monthly basis, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in all processes. A successful applicant will be an experienced Accounts Receivable professional with a demonstrated ability to manage a small team of analysts and drive a culture of efficiency and accountability. At Brunswick, we have a passion for our work and a distinct ability to deliver results. In this position, you will lead and motivate a team of AR Specialists to drive strategic outcomes, including minimizing our bad debt exposure. You will monitor and report weekly on AR aging, summarizing key insights to identify trends and provide recommendations for more efficient collections processes. Partnering with Operations, you will implement and maintain controls to reduce the volume of delinquent accounts and identify opportunities to automate or redesign processes to support overall Freedom Accounting initiatives. Additionally, you will assist with completing various Accounts Receivable tasks, including maintaining accurate records in Oracle ERP, communicating with members to request payment, and assisting with month-end close and general ledger journal entries. Staff training and development will also be a key component of your responsibilities, as you regularly review employee performance and foster a culture of growth and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team of AR Specialists to drive strategic outcomes, including minimizing bad debt exposure.
• Monitor and report weekly on AR aging and summarize key insights to identify trends.
• Provide recommendations and implement solutions for more efficient collections processes.
• Partner with Operations to implement and maintain controls to reduce the volume of delinquent accounts.
• Identify opportunities to automate or redesign processes to support overall Freedom Accounting initiatives.
• Assist with completing Accounts Receivable tasks, including maintaining accurate records in Oracle ERP.
• Communicate with members to request payment and arrange payment plans.
• Provide proactive customer communication regarding delinquent accounts.
• Assist with month-end close and prepare general ledger journal entries.
• Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations including reconciliation of bank/cash accounts.
• Conduct staff training and development and regularly review employee performance.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5 years' experience in a supervisory or management role within Accounts Receivable.
• Demonstrated experience leading a team.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Strong problem-solving skills and knowledge of basic accounting principles.
• Excellent documentation, research, and resolution skills.
• Ability to multi-task effectively.

Nice-to-haves

• Oracle ERP experience is highly preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills needed with the ability to meet established deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional process changes.
• Highly organized, analytical, detail-oriented, and a self-starter.
• Experience with data entry, record keeping, and computer operation.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Positive, team player attitude and strong customer service orientation.

Benefits

• Competitive 401(k) plan with company match.
• Health benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Robust Wellness Program.