Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Supervisor
Department: Accounting
Reporting to: Controller
Location: Danbury, CT

Greenfield is looking for an Accounts Receivable Supervisor to join our growing team.

The Supervisor reports to the Controller and is responsible for managing, mentoring and planning the tasks and duties of the AR team. This may also include duties related to the month end close, journal entries and participation in various audits. The ideal candidate will have a thorough understanding of “what good looks like” and be capable of driving efficiency throughout the operation.

Who We Are:

Greenfield Global is a leading producer and supplier of high-value, mission-critical raw materials, ingredients, and additives that are vital to businesses and integral to a lower-carbon economy. From start-ups to the largest brands in the world, customers trust Greenfield’s extensive portfolio of premium products, regulatory expertise, and industry-leading service to improve people’s lives and the health of the planet.

Why Join Greenfield?

We innovate, collaborate, and work with purpose. By unlocking the potential of people, partnerships, and nature to accelerate sustainable solutions for the health of the planet, our work has a positive impact on the environment around the world. We are always looking for people who can bring new talents and experience to our team.

About Us:

We own and operate five distilleries, four specialty chemical manufacturing and packaging plants, and three next-generation biofuel and renewable energy R&D centers. This integrated model enhances supply chain transparency, quality control, custom formulation development, and ultimately customer satisfaction.

Core Values:

• Honesty
• Integrity
• Respect
• Commitment
• Openness to Change

Core Principles:

• Innovation: We are constantly seizing opportunities to develop new products, processes and methods to meet the diverse and demanding requirements of our customers.
• Collaboration: We are part catalyst, part collaborator. We collaborate with partners to get the most out of our existing products, and to develop custom solutions for our customer requirements.
• Responsibility: Our commitment to give back to local communities in the US and Canada goes beyond the bottom line. We give back to the planet by processing renewable resources into low carbon fuels and chemicals.
• Agility: Our team is not only fast, but we also have the flexibility and creativity to pivot with customer needs to develop custom-made, on-time solutions.
• Discipline: At every plant, and for every customer, for every shipment, we put quality first. We operate a tight, transparent supply chain while meeting the highest regulatory standards.

Who You Are:

• Finance, Business or Accounting Degree
• Possesses a strong systems background and excellent analytical skills
• Good written, verbal communication and collaborative skills
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office products
• Knowledge of ERP systems and ability to work well with others
• Ability to work independently under minimal supervision and with competing priorities
• Innate drive to gain efficiencies and streamline processes
• Ability to develop, implement and adhere to accounting policies and financial controls

Your Experience Should Include:

• 5 or more years of operational AR experience in a complex environment (preferably manufacturing)
• 3 or more years of managing a team of AR professionals
• Experience implementing or working with automated A/R tools
• Experience working with multiple entities in a multi-currency environment
• Record of success in driving operational improvements
• Knowledge of MS D365 preferred but not required

Job Responsibilities include:

• Oversee the timely issuance of customer invoices.
• Post all cash receipts and returns to customer accounts in a timely and accurate manner. Preparing bank deposits.
• Maintain an up-to-date collections/receivables/billing system. Prepare correspondence to customers as necessary to update accounts and records (i.e. prepare and send monthly statements to customers as directed by Sales Management).
• Make regular collection calls with respect to overdue and delinquent accounts, obtaining commitments from customers with respect to the payment of outstanding invoices.
• Record all information pertaining to customers and invoices where there are concerns, and forward information to Customer Service and/or Sales as necessary for further action.
• Handle collections, billing and credit inquiries from customers and internal stakeholders, including Customer Service and Sales staff.
• Perform