Financial Collections Specialist

7 days ago


Jersey City, New Jersey, United States ForTec Medical Full time
Job Description

**About ForTec Medical**

ForTec Medical is a leading provider of innovative surgical technologies to hospitals and healthcare professionals. We offer a unique pay-per-use model, delivering the latest generation of surgical technologies on demand.

**Job Summary**

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to oversee all receivables and collections activities. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing a high-performing team to ensure accurate, efficient, and timely collection of monies due to multiple legal entities.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage and ensure high-quality billing, PO collection, cash collection, and cash application procedures that comply with customer requirements and regulatory standards.
  • Analyze bad debt, review AR aging, and make decisions on customer credit holds, collections, or determining other viable solutions.
  • Develop and guide a high-performing team to meet individual and company performance goals.
  • Develop policies and best practices to improve the quality of AR and collections processes.
  • Develop initiatives to reduce the Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and monitor and report deviations.
  • Prepare and distribute collection reports for the Leadership Team and prepare ad hoc reporting.
  • Provide support for closing sales and AR monthly. Assist staff accountants with reconciliation and analysis as well as providing support for the annual financial audit and other regulatory requirements.
  • Assist sales and operations staff to meet business needs.
  • Perform all duties and responsibilities in a timely and efficient manner and in accordance with established company policies and procedures to achieve the overall objectives of this position.
  • Keep immediate manager promptly informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance.
  • Assist with system implementations, updates, integrations or conversions, and management initiatives.
  • Exercises fiduciary responsibility with both company and customer information.
  • Maintain a favorable working relationship with all employees, customers, and vendors to foster and promote a collaborative working atmosphere.
  • Project and represent a favorable image of the company at all times.
  • Assume additional responsibilities and special projects as needed.
Requirements
  • A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or a related field.
  • 5+ years of work experience in AR or collections in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. Experience leading a large team.
  • Track record of driving improvements in AR cycle time and related metrics. Deep understanding of AR processes and metrics.
  • Prefer someone who has worked in a multi-entity environment and understands the complexities involved.
  • System conversion experience a plus.
  • Proficient technical knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Great Plains software experience preferred.
  • Leadership skills that focus on integrity, positivity, and a commitment to excellence are first and foremost.
  • Must maintain strict confidentiality of highly sensitive information.
  • The ability to give open and honest feedback professionally and non-confrontational.
  • Strong analytical skills to assess problems and develop solutions.
  • Excellent judgement and negotiating skills.
  • A High degree of organization, attention to detail, and ability to meet deadlines and follow through.
  • Ability to deal with frequent changes or unexpected events professionally and diplomatically.
  • Minimal of 2 business trips per year are required.

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