A/R - Collections Manager at PPC Partners Inc. | New Berlin, WI, US | Rezi

A/R - Collections Manager at PPC Partners Inc.

A/R - Collections Manager

PPC Partners Inc. · New Berlin, WI, US

5 days ago

A/R - Collections Manager

PPC Partners Inc. · New Berlin, WI, US

5 days ago
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About the Role

Oversees the company's billing, collections, and customer account management functions to ensure timely, accurate, and efficient revenue processing. Leads the A/R team, setting clear expectations, delegating responsibilities, and implementing process improvements that enhance customer service and collection performance. Ensures accurate invoicing, proactive follow-up on outstanding receivables, and effective resolution of billing discrepancies.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise the A/R team and provide clear guidance and direction.
  • Organize, evaluate, and adjust team responsibilities to ensure timely billing and effective collection.
  • Continuously identify and implement process improvements to enhance customer service and A/R performance.
  • Delegate tactical tasks appropriately to increase efficiency.
  • Identify any gaps within the team and prepare solutions to close and fix these gaps.
  • Oversee timely and accurate customer invoices.
  • Ensure consistent and proactive follow-up on outstanding receivables.
  • Coordinate with field management and other internal teams to resolve billing discrepancies or disputes.
  • Monitor and report on A/R aging, cash flow projections, and collection metrics.
  • Serve as a point of contact for customer inquiries related to invoices, statements, and payments.
  • Communicate with vendors to resolve discrepancies and ensure payment.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customer contacts.
  • Crosstrain in A/P, Payroll, and General Ledger processes to ensure a high level of team support.
  • Participate in department and/or company-wide team building exercises or activities.
  • Coordinate with office and accounting team members to provide coverage during absences.
  • Perform other accounting or administrative duties as assigned.
  • Collaborate with direct and indirect reports to design employee development plans.
  • Ensure development of all accounting staff so every task has at least one, and ideally multiple, capable backups.
  • Assess personal developmental needs and collaborate with Accounting Managers to incorporate goals into a professional development plan.
  • Identify and prepare high-potential employees for succession planning and advancement opportunities.
  • Interview and hire prospective employees as needed.
  • Oversee training for new team members.
  • Monitor job performance of team members and complete timely performance evaluations.
  • Provide coaching, counseling, and guidance to team members.
  • Pre-plan and identify methods to eliminate hazards daily by work task.
  • Execute skill in observing habits and hazards of others and bringing it to their attention.
  • Uphold safety as the most important goal of our company.
  • Support the goal of achieving zero accidents.
  • Promote and encourage open communication regarding all safety concerns, suggestions, improvements, and PPE needed.
  • Obtain safety training as expected by all company personnel.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
  • 5 years experience in A/R, administrative support, and bookkeeping required.
  • 3-5 years experience managing and directing the work of others required.
  • Positive safety attitude and personal integrity are non-negotiable.
  • Ability to keep personnel information strictly confidential.

Skills

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Ability to reason and think logically in problem-solving situations.
  • Ability to multi-task and prioritize various daily responsibilities.
  • Highly detail-oriented with a strong ability to multitask and prioritize responsibilities.

Location

  • Office environment

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Manager
  • 3-5 years managing and directing the work of others

Education Level

  • High School Diploma
  • Higher education (or relevant professional training) preferred

About the Company

  • At PPC Partners we believe in the Power to Serve along with the Pursuit of Excellence. As such the following values guide our behaviors: A Servant's Heart -- Focus on the Needs of Others, Wisdom -- Insightful, Integrity -- Honesty and Trustworthy, Courage -- Decisive and Confident in Others, Humility -- Modest and Respectful, Passion -- Unfailing Dedication