Accounts Receivable Manager - A/R Supervisor

 

Who is Novelty Inc?
We are a vertically integrated product development company based in metropolitan Indianapolis. We design, develop, and distribute a wide variety of high-impulse, trend-driven products through a wide variety of markets including our own distribution system as well as mass market retailers. Our product lines include sunglasses, lighters, toys, t-shirts, gift items, and more. We have several divisions selling most retail channels.

Why should I join the Novelty team?
Novelty has had a tremendous record of growth over the past 24 years. In fact, we have averaged double-digit sales increases each year and have more than doubled in the past 5 years alone. We are an international company with factories in China and nearly 800 people spread out around the globe. We are a financially stable company, and most importantly, we continue to grow and offer opportunity.General Summary



This position is to manage Novelty Distributor?s accounts receivables function.  This entails the supervision of cash application, collection, customer maintenance and the route accounting team.  As well as provide various accounting support functions to facilitate smooth company operations.  These duties include the following processes.

 Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesManage the accounts receivable functions to assure accurate posting, coding, entry, and timely processing of payments received from customers.  Assure that all processing, collections and reporting within the A/R team are reviewed, approved, applied, and filed according to Novelty, Inc. policies.Supervise Collections, Cash Application, Route Accounting, and Customer maintenance employees. Handle any and all human resources issues as needed (i.e. timecards, vacation approval, discipline, etc.) in accordance with standard Novelty Inc. policies.Hire, Train, develop and motivate staff of 7 to 10 hourly associates.Control company aging greater than 60 days past due within established management guidelines.Administer the reporting and processing of bad debt expense.Work with external collection agency?s to assure protection of Novelty?s assets.Develop reporting measurements as needed to manage A/R processing.Manage COD customer payments, policy and administration.Develop and enforce A/R operating policy.Work interdependently with internal departments such as operations, IT/IS, route support, purchasing etc. to develop processing efficiencies.Resolve customer payment discrepancies.Provide support to other areas by providing information and answering questions.Ability to maintain an excellent attendance record.Support and adhere to all company policies, procedures, and guidelines.Communicate with employees at all levels of the company.Miscellaneous projects and other duties as assigned.

 Education and/or ExperienceTwo year degree in accounting or five years equivalent experience in accounts receivable management.Proven supervisory and management skillsProven ability to perform independently with minimal supervisionStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate verbally and in written form in a clear and appropriate manner.Strong Problem resolution skills

Benefits Information
Novelty Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package including; Competitive Salary Medical, Dental, Life, and STD Insurance 401(k) with 50% Company Match Tuition Reimbursement Paid Holidays and Vacation And More

This position is based at our Support Center located in Greenfield, IN. Local candidates preferred. Relocation assistance is not available for this position.

For more information on Novelty, Inc., please visit our website at www.noveltyinc.com

Novelty, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting a culturally diverse workforce.