Accounts Receivable Specialist

We are hiring a Lead Accounts Receivable/Credit & Collections Representative to join our Accounting team! Are you analytical, multi-taker individual with excellent problem solving and customer service skills? We are seeking for a skilled and experienced professional who will play a crucial role in overseeing our accounts receivable operations and international credit control processes. You will lead and mentor AR staff while ensuring accurate cash application, timely collections, and seamless international transactions. When complex financial challenges arise, you'll be the strategic problem-solver who keeps our cash flow moving forward and our global operations running smoothly. DISCOVER Are you analytical, multi-taker individual with excellent problem solving and customer service skills? We are seeking for a skilled and experienced professional who will play a crucial role in overseeing our accounts receivable operations and international credit control processes. You will lead and mentor AR staff while ensuring accurate cash application, timely collections, and seamless international transactions. When complex financial challenges arise, you'll be the strategic problem-solver who keeps our cash flow moving forward and our global operations running smoothly. YOUR RIPPLE EFFECT Do you excel at leading and developing teams? You will lead and train AR staff, providing guidance and support that elevates the entire department's performance and builds lasting expertise within our organization. Are you skilled at streamlining financial operations? Manage the daily flow of cash application, download incoming daily cash reports from payment and banking portals, assist other AR representatives in posting cash, upload and apply weekly warranty credits to corresponding open items on all accounts, and ensure all AR adjustments comply with corporate policies with appropriate approval signatures. Do you thrive on international business coordination? Take responsibility for daily approval and holds of all international orders within SharePoint and Navision (company ERP), manage collection activities on international customers including account reconciliation, billing discrepancy resolution, negotiating with past-due accounts, maintain AR aging of all international accounts, and recommend payment terms and credit limit adjustments to the Sr. Credit Manager as needed. Are you passionate about relationship management and communication? Correspond daily with international customers and sales teams regarding prepayments and past-due payments, serve as the liaison between intercompany accounts in Belgium and the United Kingdom for AR transfers and adjustments, and communicate with management via email and Teams regarding identified issues and recommendations. Do you contribute to strategic financial analysis? Prepare comprehensive reports on accounts receivable status, aging reports, and cash flow forecasts that guide executive decision-making and drive business growth. Are you excited about process optimization and compliance? Identify and implement process improvements that streamline AR and credit operations, maintain the Wells Fargo factoring account including communications and reconciliations, ensure adherence to accounting principles, regulations, and internal policies, and collaborate with other departments such as sales, customer service, and legal to address issues and ensure accuracy. WHAT YOU BRING Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field and 5+ years of experience in Accounts Receivable and International Credit & Collections is required. Experience with advanced accounting software and ERP systems. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook) with advanced Excel skills. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to interact effectively with customers, sales teams, and all organizational levels. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities with experience analyzing financial data and providing actionable insights. Self-starter with proven track record of multi-tasking abilities and strong critical thinking skills. Experience working in a manufacturing environment supporting organizations with $20M+ in annual revenue strongly preferred. At Watkins Wellness, we believe that everyone should 'Feel good. Live well'. We offer employees the opportunity to join a dynamic, growing industry leader with an outstanding and well-deserved reputation for leadership and commitment to our employees, customers and community. Our employees are eligible to receive exceptional health and wellness benefits, paid time off, company bonus, profit sharing, 401k match, education assistance, and much more. We are proud of the people we are and the products we make — products that make a difference to the health and well-being of others. As we move beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, our newly created One Watkins Return-to-Work policy is designed to meet the needs of both our business and our employees. The One Watkins program offers remote, hybrid, and onsite employment opportunities which are based on business needs, employee preference, and business performance. Ultimately, our goal is to remain One Watkins, with one vision and one set of values that dictate Who We Are and What We Do, regardless of where we are physically working. We look for candidates that exhibit The Watkins Way (always Ethical, endeavors to be Transparent, embraces Inclusion, welcomes Diverse backgrounds and perspectives, Accommodating, believes in Work-Life Balance, puts Safety First, Accountable, values Relationships, Passionate, Team Player, and Goal Driven). The employee must be able to work in a fast-paced financial environment that requires multi-tasking and interface with a variety of individuals including co-workers, internal departments, customers, international partners, vendors, and management. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Hiring Range: $26.25 - $41.00 Many factors affect actual compensation including but not limited to experience, education, skills, and geographiclocation Company: Watkins Wellness Shift 1 (United States of America)Full time Watkins (the “Company”) is an equal opportunity employer and we strive to employ the most qualified individuals for every position. The Company makes employment decisions only based on merit. It is the Company’s policy to prohibit discrimination in any employment opportunity (including but not limited to recruitment, employment, promotion, salary increases, benefits, termination and all other terms and conditions of employment) based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, pregnancy, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical/mental disability, medical condition, marital/domestic partner status, military and veteran status, height, weight or any other such characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. The Company is committed to complying with all applicable laws providing equal employment opportunities. This commitment applies to all people involved in the operations of the Company regardless of where the employee is located and prohibits unlawful discrimination by any employee of the Company. Watkins is an E-Verify employer. 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