Billing and Accounts Receivable Manager - Key Accounts

Location: Atlanta, GA, United States Job ID: 90432 We Elevate... Quality of urban lifeOur elevators, escalators, and moving walks safely transport more than two billion of us up and down buildings and across transportation hubs every day. As part of the Schindler team, you’ll discover meaningful work that enhances quality of life for communities, and contribute to making places more accessible, inclusive, and sustainable for all. By joining us, you don’t just become part of our success story; you help shape the future and continue our rich legacy that started back in 1874.Join us as aBilling and Accounts Receivable Manager - Key Accounts Your main responsibilitiesResponsible for both Billing and Collection for Key Account customers with $750 Million of annual sales with the objective of timely billing in accordance with Key (national) account contract terms and driving collections efforts to attain targeted Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and past-due dollar goals. Direct management of Key Account (KAS) team in charge of billing and collections for Key Account customers. Partner with Schindler Key Accounts team to improve billing accuracy and collections speed, while improving Key customer satisfaction. Lead conference calls with Key Account team, district offices and Key customers as needed. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Team Management:- Supervise 2 Key Account supervisors and 8 specialists (KAS) daily functions including but not limited to periodic formal reviews of performance, actions, metrics, measurements and KPIs- Set team expectations and goals and hold team accountable- Develop KAS team members through training classes and direct supervision.- Ensure KAS are following procedures outlined in SEC SRM policy. Billing Accuracy and Efficiency:- Consistently improve quality of billing to reduce uncollectable invoice volume by ensuring all Billings (EI and NI) are completed timely and in accordance with Key Customer contract terms and conditions- Ensure all bills and systems are properly documented- Work closely with Key Accounts team to identify areas where improvement is needed and implement procedures according to findings- Responsible for accuracy of key customers special billing rates- Responsible for compliance with 3rd party billing platform requirements and ongoing review of invoice status in 3rd party platforms.. Collections efficiency:- Responsible for driving improvement in DSO, Bad Debt Expense and AR Aging - Prepare for and lead collections meetings and/or calls with, key account managers, district offices and directly with key customers. Highlight disputes and actions needed to resolve. Set timeframes for resolution and monitor for completion;- Provide account status updates to Key Account managers and field office managers via standardized monthly reporting packages and conference calls. - Communicate with key customers to negotiate and discuss discrepancies, investigate complaints, verify accuracy of charges, correct errors in accounts and confirm payment date;- Escalation of disputes to upper management as needed. What you bringREQUIREMENTS3 – 5 years of Supervisory work experience in credit and collections, billing and/or customer service; or a Bachelor’s or Associates Degree with 1-2 years of previously noted experience. Bachelor’s degree is preferred.What’s in it for you?Fully vested 401k match, up to 7% of total eligible compensation.Competitive Medical, Dental and Vision Plans - Effective from first day of hire.3 weeks’ vacation which increases with tenure, 7 sick days, 3 floating holidays and 8 Company Observed Holidays.Tuition Reimbursement - Eligible after 6 months of service.Parental Leave – 100% base pay for 6 consecutive weeks within first year of a child’s birth or adoption.A wide range of development opportunities to boost your professional and leadership growth.We Elevate… Your CareerBecome part of our team, help us enhance quality of life and drive innovation while raising the bar for safety and sustainability. We value your diverse skills and perspectives as together we shape the sustainable cities of today and tomorrow.Don’t meet every single requirement? If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the qualifications listed in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway! You may just be the right candidate for this or other roles!Are you ready to embark on a new journey? Join #TeamSchindler! Our Core Values: Safety: Uphold the highest safety standards for all.Integrity and Trust: Foster honest, ethical relationships.Create Value for the Customer: Deliver innovative, reliable solutions.Quality: Ensure excellence in every product and service.Commitment to People Development: Nurture our people, they are the heart of our success.Discover more on our career website.At Schindler Group we value inclusion and diversity, and practice equity to create equal opportunities for all. We endeavor that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnic background, color, religious affiliation, union affiliation, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, national origin, nationality, genetics and health, disability or veteran status.Any unsolicited application from Recruitment Agencies is deemed to be rejected and does not constitute in any manner an offer from a Recruitment Agency.