Credit/Accounts Receivable Manager

Credit/Accounts Receivable Manager

Corporate

Shimano North America Holding, Inc. is a global company offering the world’s sporting community top labels and brands, including Shimano, G. Loomis, Power Pro, and Lazer Sports.

We are seeking a Credit/Accounts Receivable Manager to join our Irvine, CA team! At Shimano, we welcome your talent, innovation, and enthusiasm.

We offer an exceptional array of employee benefits and incentives and are proud to support our employees' health and happiness. We offer paid time off, medical, dental, vision, employer-matching 401k, wellness incentives, a fully equipped on-site gym, rideshare, and much more.

Job Summary:

The Credit/Accounts Receivable Manager will be responsible for all the day-to-day credit and collection activities, to be performed in accordance with established company policies. This position will strive to balance the goals of maximizing sales and promoting customer goodwill with a fiduciary obligation to protect the corporation’s investment in accounts receivable. This individual will be required to interact with internal departments (Accounting, Customer Service, Supply Chain, Marketing, and Sales) and various external entities (customers, sales representatives, collection agencies, and credit organizations).

Job Level:

Manager

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Directing daily collection operations and Accounts Receivable activities.
• Establish credit limits for new and existing customers based on analysis of credit bureau data and financial statements.
• Maintain 30, 60, and 90-day collection buckets and designated goals.
• Document methods and procedures for the Credit and Accounts Receivable team and ensure the procedures are being followed.
• Drive continuous improvement of credit/collection/deduction processes to ensure proper accounts receivable control proactively.
• Prepare and analyze reports detailing key performance metrics. Communicate recommendations to senior management on tactics to improve cash flow, days sales outstanding, receivable aging, etc.,
• Ensure that all collection letters, daily reports, and productivity reports are complete, timely, and accurate, according to schedule.
• Overseeing the timely handling and resolution of customer issues and transactions.
• Cultivates a spirit of cohesion and a positive work environment.

Job Qualifications:

• 5-7 years of collections experience – REQUIRED.
• Thorough knowledge of processes, compliance, and regulations concerning collection activities.
• Thorough knowledge of processes for the investigation of credit risk in customers
• Strong customer orientation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent computer literacy skills: Word and Excel
• Experience with various software accounting systems; prior exposure to JDE a +
• Excellent interpersonal qualities to participate in a team environment.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Excellent planning and organizing skills
  

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related concentration preferred.

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Shimano North America reserves the right to modify and change responsibilities and duties herein without notice.

Shimano North America is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant based on age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.