Credit and Collections Supervisor jobs in Birmingham, AL

8865BR

PRS Facility Location:

Albertville, AL (PRSC Corp HQ) - 001

Job Purpose:

Directly manage a portfolio of domestic and international customers.

Req ID:

Company Description:

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!

As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.

Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .

Education / Training:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, or Finance required;

• Master's degree, preferred;

• 10 years' experience in accounting, finance, or treasury.

Job Title:

Credit and Collections Manager

City:

Albertville

Key Job Elements:

Minimum duties and responsibilities:

• Manage customer master data for customers including performing credit reviews and determining appropriate credit limits & terms of sale for new and existing customers;

• Oversee activities and processes for collecting receivables via open terms and letters of credit;

• Assist in establishing and managing credit, accounts receivable and invoicing policies;

• Communicate / report on receivables and customer collection issues to Senior Management across the corporation;

• Manage and oversee processes related to obtaining bids, performance and warranty bonds for the organization;

• Advise international locations on credit policies and processes;

• Advise locations on bond and letter of credit requirements and administration;

• Direct responsibility for managing Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), past due receivables, and bad debt reserves/write offs;

• Assist in the tracking of KPIs and other team performance indicators;

• Maintain internal controls to ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) requirements;

• Prepare ad hoc reports and analyses as requested.

Advanced duties and responsibilities:

• Cultivate relationships with regional and international banks and credit export agencies;

• Participate in and/or lead special projects as assigned;

• Supervise a staff of 8 .

Qualifications and Experience:

• ERP experience, in particular SAP and LN;

• Demonstrated analytical skills and knowledge of US GAAP;

• Detail oriented, sense of urgency and follow-through;

• Strong leadership, written and oral communication, and work effectively in varying environments;

• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Essential and Physical Activities Functions:

• Strength – Position typically involves work in a standard office environment. Occasional standing and walking. Heavy lifting is rare but may be required;

• Motion – Position regularly requires standard repetitive motions and hand/eye coordination associated with office communications. May require bending, lifting, standing, climbing, kneeling, crouching, walking, etc. in cases where safety investigations require them;

• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Constant verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;

• Work Environment - Work in temperature-controlled environment in most situations. Must be capable of wearing PPE (safety glasses, hardhats, metatarsal boots, earplugs, gloves, etc.) no jewelry (on shop floor);

• Emotional Demands – Work with a team under pressure. Must have good communication skills and attention to detail.

• Safety – Position is not a safety sensitive but will require use of appropriate PPE when in plant and production environments.

EEO:

Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

Benefits:

Progress Rail offers an excellent total compensation package,* including competitive salary, paid time off for vacation and holidays, 401(k) plan with company match, medical/dental/vision/life/disability insurance and flexible spending accounts. Relocation assistance may be available for some positions.

• Benefits eligibility differs by job position and employment status - governing plan documents control such benefits.

Job Category:

Finance/Accounting

Work Location Options:

Albertville, AL - LaGrange, IL - Winston Salem, NC

State::

Alabama