ABOUT US:

Balfour & Co has a long and successful history, providing products that mark special moments and achievements in people's lives. From our start in 1913 to today, the company has grown and evolved in many ways but the quality of our products and our commitment to our people have been at the highest standards throughout this long history.

Balfour & Co is the world's largest Collegiate and High School commencement services company, leading the industry in digital product innovation by helping students and their families celebrate the most meaningful moments in their lives. Operating under the Balfour®, GradImages®, University Photo®, Gaspard®, ArtCarved®, KeepSake® and Taylor Publishing Company®, the Company provides personalized products such as class jewelry and apparel, yearbooks and commercial printing, graduation cap and gowns, announcement products and photography through digital marketing technology, personal in-school deliveries, and customized school assortments. To learn more visit Balfour.com, the destination for Graduation products, and GradImages.com, the industry's largest commencement photography platform.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Accounts Receivable & Billing Manager is responsible of managing invoices, handling missed payments, as well as manages activities for pre-invoice, final invoice, and customer credit adjustment preparation.

Familiar with all accounting procedures and can manage daily financial transactions end-to-end. The Accounts Receivable & Billing Manager oversees the activities of the Accounts Receivable department with responsibility for processing all payments received on a timely basis.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

• Oversee timely processing of cash receipts
• Report cash flows to management and reconcile various general ledger accounts
• Meet daily bank deposit deadlines
• Month end deadlines for General Ledger processing and sales accounting
• Ensure that required files and documentation are properly maintained
• Monitor internal controls to ensure safety of customer information and AAC assets
• Review and approve all debit and credit adjustments, ensuring all are properly approved, accurately coded and processed timely
• Communicate with banks, monitor, and process customer refunds, returned checks, card authorizations
• Review work of billing staff to ensure accuracy, resolving inconsistencies as needed
• Create and provide a prioritized list of clients to be invoiced to team members
• Locate, or assist in the location of, hard-to-reach clients
• Draft and distribute weekly reports of invoicing and billing metrics

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:

• Hands-on experience with accounting software
• Familiarity with advanced formulas in MS Excel
• Excellent analytical skills along with the ability to create and present detailed reports
• Ability to accurately process numerical data
• Team management and negotiation skills
• Problem-solving attitude
• Confidentiality

EEUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or University;
• 5 years related experience
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software
• Basic understanding of collection practices and laws
• Excellent interpersonal and supervisory skills
• Ability to act with discretion, tact, and professionalism in all situations
• Relevant training and/or certifications

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: May supervise

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

AAC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.