Accounting Supervisor - UniFirst

The Supervisor, AR Reporting & Analysis acts as the initial point of contact for internal AR reporting inquiries as well as a subject matter expert for AR Reporting. Works closely with the Senior Manager to ensure procedural adherence, reporting accuracy while recommending operational improvements. Identifies, through AR profile analysis, opportunities to achieve AR targets and reductions in customer account delinquencies. The person in this position should possess experience in AR related financial controls work along with a strong drive to continuously improve processes cross functionally in an ongoing effort to reduce overall aged receivables. In addition, the person in this position will be Involved with new team member on-boarding, training and performance reviews.

Responsibilities:

• Direct, coordinate and monitor the daily activities of 2 direct reports
• Audit, evaluate, and assess AR reporting processes & practices
• Willingness and ability to take proactive measures to improve reporting
• Presentation of reporting and analysis to leadership with succinct commentary
• Develop and expand on current weekly/monthly AR reporting and metrics
• Build cross functional relationships with internal teams as well as Regional & National sales leadership teams and locations
• Utilize 3rd party credit service providers to assess customer and overall AR profile risk factors
• Manage Credit reporting services relationships
• On-going involvement with department monthly/quarterly reporting and financial end of service processes
• Provide AR related ad-hoc reporting and analysis as requested by manager or above
• Lead the process and drive completion of the AR Bad debt reserve analysis as well as other AR related financial and business control deliverables, including completion of quarterly financial controls certification requirements
• Ensure the completion of financial end of service requirements, including contract buyout, bad debt recording and facilitation of external collections if required

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Finance / Accounting / or related business field
• 5+ years’ experience with AR Reporting, Credit and Collections, prior supervisory experience preferred
• Experience with ERP software, including Oracle R12.13 Enterprise Resource Planning
• Advanced knowledge in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with SQL Reporting and/or Tableau preferred
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and negotiation skills
• Excellent customer service skills, including the ability to manage internal and external relationships
• Detail oriented, highly organized, and able to multi-task
• Strong audit background with experience in financial and business controls
• Self-starter, dependable and able to work independently as well as a member of a team

Benefits & Perks:

401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.

UniFirst is an international leader in garment & Uniform services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team. 

UniFirst is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or employment against any individual on the basis of race, color, gender, national origin, ancestry, religion, physical or mental disability, age, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, citizenship, or any other factor protected by anti-discrimination laws