Accounts Receivable Supervisor

WHY JOIN THE AMES COMPANIES 

We have amazing Benefits! Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Wellness, 401K, Holidays Employee Assistance Program, Vacation Days, Disability, Employee Stock Option Plan.

WHO WE ARE

The AMES Companies, headquartered in Lake Nona-Orlando, FL has a rich history of American manufacturing. The AMES story goes back to 1774, when Captain John Ames began making America’s first shovels. AMES® brand is the third oldest consumer brand in the country, and its tools have helped build America, for more than two hundred years. AMES products have built Revolutionary War ramparts, connected the nation via the Transcontinental Railroad, dug for gold, gone on expeditions to Antarctica, carved Mount Rushmore, and installed the Statue of Liberty. And just like America, we are still working every day to build the next great wonder.

Our business lines include Home Organization, Lawn and Garden Tools, Outdoor Living, and Cleaning Tools, with leading global brands sold to homeowners and professionals involved in new construction, remodeling, and maintenance activities.

Our leading brands include ClosetMaid®, AMES®, True Temper®, Razor-Back®, Jackson®, Southern Patio® and Harper®

We are a business unit of Griffon Corporation (NYSE: GFF)

WHERE YOU WILL WORK

This is a hybrid position, daily schedule is 8AM to 5Pm.  Working from home Monday and Friday, in-office Tuesday through Thursday. 

Office is located at our headquarters in Lake Nona - Orlando, FL. 

WHO YOU ARE 

Support AR account management by ensuring customers have the correct information in terms of where they are with their account financial position. Enhance the AR department by seeking opportunities to make the team more efficient while improving collection metrics. Supervisor will work closely with different departments to assist internal and external customers with the status of their account in relationship to any credit position within the organization, including estimated date of collections for accounts, and statistical data to support AR related activities.  Manage assigned accounts receivable portfolio including deduction resolution, collection reminders, through multiple channels including e-mails, letters, and phone calls. Measure account goals and monitor activity to ensure goals are achieved. 

WHAT YOU WILL DO 

• Support AR Analyst team to improve dispute resolution and collection activities
• Ability to manage day to day task by prioritizing accounts based on deadline requirements
• Timely follow up on collection calls, customer communication, payment and credit memo resolution
• Coordinate with Sales Manager regarding updates and order escalations on Customer Accounts
• Process Credit Memos according to company policy based on information gathered from Customers
• Prepare all pertinent documentation needed to satisfy customer requirements
• Works hand in hand with the Team in ensuring operational metrics are achieved.
• Works with the team in managing day to day task and activities
• Handles other projects and task as delegated
• Adheres to the goals and objectives set forth by the company
• Practice and maintain department policies
• Other duties that may be assigned as necessary

REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field of study.
• 5+ years of recent accounting or finance experience, supervisory experience preferred
• Computer proficiency with Get Paid, Oracle, Infor LN (or similar ERP software)
• Solid work ethic in terms of having a sense of urgency, ownership of projects, solid attendance and tardiness track record
• Ability to perform quantitative analysis, problem solving, and generate summary reports
• Intermediate level Microsoft Office user
• Advance level Microsoft Excel (lookups, pivot tables, forecasting functions, macros, etc.) 
•  Strong communication skills, verbal and written.
• Flexible in work habits; must be able to multi-task and self-manage
• Experienced with accounting principles
•  Ability to multi-task and handle finance and accounting deadlines.

ENVIROMENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS