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We have a great opportunity for a Receivables Manager to lead a team performing complex day-to-day operations in our Accounting Services Unit.
Accounting Services provides the core business and financial activities that allow the Department of Licensing (DOL) to operate and collect revenue. The unit ensures the agency's financial stability while providing overall agency direction, guidance, and management for fiscal related activities in a complex accounting and financial management environment. While maintaining a high level of service to the customers of our programs they maintain and operate financial systems to ensure compliance with agency directives and policies, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), State Administrative and Accounting Manual (SAAM), and state and federal rules and regulations.
If you are ready to use your fiscal expertise to lead a team as they keep the wheels moving so we can provide essential services to the community, we encourage you to apply today!
DutiesAs the Receivables Manager, you will plan and direct the workload to make sure all revenue allocations and reconciliations are accurate and timely. Coaching and mentorship of your staff will be key, providing meaningful evaluation while utilizing your expert knowledge to provide interpretation and guidance. Additionally, you will analyze and accurately test and reconcile DOL's revenues to AFRS as they are validated. You will be ideal for this role by leveraging your expert knowledge and growing your supervision abilities through self-development along with using past lead and/or supervision experience. Some of what you will do:
Act as subject matter expert regarding accounts receivable, fraud, and debt collection requirements and monitor for bankruptcies and deceased customers.Supervise the daily operations of the accounts receivable unit to plan, organize, direct, and control workload, coach, and mentor staff, and provide meaningful feedback.Oversee receipting payment processing and billing, dishonored payments, and analyze reports by account, program index, and activity by month for accuracy.Assist with the development and updates to policies and procedures for accounts receivable team tasks.Complete reviews and approvals for JVs, analysis and testing for systems, and complete training and demonstrations as needed.
QualificationsWhat you will bring to the role:
Seven (7) years of combined relevant experience and/or education in professional accounting. 18 quarter or 12 semester hours in accounting, auditing, or budgeting.Experience must include:
Three (3) years:
Accurately using the ten-key numerical keypad on a computer or adding machine to enter numerical data by touch.
Entering accurate accounting related information into an electronic accounting system.
Analyzing and reconciling general or subsidiary ledger for validity and accuracy.
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