Accounts Receivable Supervisor jobs in Kansas

Supervisor | Vendor Accounts Receivable

Location: 5000 Kansas Avenue Kansas City, KS 66106

Department: Corporate Accounting

Associated Wholesale Grocers, Inc. (AWG) is the nation’s largest cooperative food wholesaler to independently owned supermarkets, serving over 1,100 member companies and over 3,500 locations throughout 33 states from 9 wholesale Divisions. The consolidated run-rate sales for AWG are $12.3billion. In addition to its cooperative wholesale operations, the company also operates subsidiary companies that provide certain real estate and supermarket development services, print and digital marketing services, health and beauty care, general merchandise, pharmaceutical products, specialty foods, and natural and organic products.   

Position Summary:

We are looking for an accounting professional to join our team and take on the responsibilities of: supervision of the Vendor Accounts Receivable processes, ensuring the effective and efficient execution of AWG’s policies, procedures and strategic goals, as well as providing support, guidance, and supervision for department staff. In order to fulfill these responsibilities, this role will oversee the day to day activities of the department (including cash application and collection efforts) and compile, analyze, and report on financial results associated with the functional area. 

Position Responsibilities:

• Implement and administer accounting processes and procedures to ensure efficiency and adherence to accounting policy
• Lead, direct and mentor the accounts receivable staff to maintain performance standards (collection timeliness, cash application and control compliance), establishing deadlines and goals 
• Evaluate office production, revise procedures, or devise new processes to improve efficiency and reduce cost
• Fully understand and be able to knowledgeably speak to the Accounts Receivable department processes, including, but not limited to the impact that AR has on the financials, the various interfaces into and out of PeopleSoft
• Collaborate closely with internal business partners to resolve issues and facilitate collection of aged receivables through shared resolution
• Oversee the cash application process and ensure that payments are applied timely
• Review/monitor functional area reporting and daily AR Roll-forward for accuracy and resolve any issues
• Evaluate and confirm all internal efforts have been exhausted before recommending to items be sent to outside collections or be written off 
• Work with Financial Reporting to clear reconciling items on accounts related to AR processes 
• Prepare and deliver annual staff performance reviews
• Lead in the hiring process of new employees including identifying and interviewing potential candidates.
• Other duties/projects as assigned

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or related field
• Previous supervisory experience
• Proficiency in MS Office Applications
• Experience with PeopleSoft preferred 
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and written
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and perform under organizational deadlines
• Strong organizational skills
• Work independently and meet work requirements with minimal direct supervision

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Paid Vacation, Holiday, and Sick Time
• 401(k) with 4% match along with 3 other contributions
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Basic & Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
• Wellness Program
• Yearly Holiday Bonus