Collections Manager PJK

Job DetailsJob Location: PJK Food Service LLC - Landover, MD 20785Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $80,000.00 - $100,000.00 SalaryJob Category: AccountingJob Purpose /Objective:

The Collections Manager reports directly to the Credit Manager and is responsible for leading and developing the collections team to optimize cash flow and minimize delinquency for all entities. This role will be working closely with the Credit Manager to support day-to-day collection activities, assist the Corporate Controller and the broader accounting team to ensure accurate receivable management to accomplish month-end close activities.

Essential Job Functions

Lead, supervise and develop the AR Collections team to ensure timely collection of all receivables across multiple entities
Develop and maintain organized collection processes, documentation, and customer communication records to ensure accuracy, accountability, and compliance with company policies. This includes identifying any opportunities to improve collection effectiveness
Montior customer accounts and aging reports to identify collection targets, delinquencies and other risks and implement corrective action as needed
Work alongside our Business Development and National Sales teams to streamline collection processes and proactively resolve aged collection issues
Monthly reporting of the Key Performance Indicators for the department, including updating the Corporate Controller and the Credit Manager on the status of the Company’s AR aging reports monthly and preparing a thoughtful process to resolve any potential issues.
Perform other AR duties as needed or as requested by the Credit Manager, Corporate Controller or CFO

Physical Demands

Light to medium
Sitting 95% of the time
Standing 5% of the time
Occasional lifting of supplies and material
Extensive use of office equipment and computers

Working Conditions

Busy, open office area
Will experience periodic interruptions from department managers pertaining to accounts receivable and collections matters.
Will experience multiple incoming and outgoing calls/emails pertaining to accounts receivable and collections matters.

QualificationsMinimum Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent, college graduation in finance preferred.
5+ years prior collection experience is preferred
Knowledge of technical and professional principles and skills of accounting and collections in a wholesale distribution environment
Knowledge of data processing capabilities and procedures, including the use of computers
Knowledge of appropriate management and supervisory skills to assist in supervision of collections staff
Knowledge of requirements and regulations set forth as standard accounting practices, procedures, and policies.