Kurita America is part of the Kurita Group, one of the leading water solutions providers in the world. Established in 1949, the Kurita Group is comprised of an international network of approximately 8000 employees located in 18 countries.

Located in Minneapolis, MN, Kurita America brings innovations to market through a holistic water management approach, incorporating state-of-the art equipment, chemistries, engineering, and services to conserve natural resources for a better, more sustainable world.

Kurita’s  corporate philosophy is to study the properties of water, master them and create an environment in which nature and humanity are in harmony.

We have an immediate need for a Manager of Accounting - Accounts Receivable in our Brooklyn Park Office.

The Manager, Accounting (AR) is responsible for managing accounts receivable and customer billing functions within established organizational policies. This position directs a hybrid staff on collections and credit functions to stimulate cash flow and minimize credit loss. Candidates must have a strong ability to lead, work in a team culture and demonstrate a passion for process improvement and operational efficiency for not only this function, but others that interact directly with this team

Title: Manager of Accounting - Accounts Receivable

Location: Brooklyn Park, MN

Salary: $90000 to $110000

Hybrid Role

• A leader that drives engagement, setting goals, delegating tasks, while exhibiting strong communication skills and motivating the team.
• Process improvements and quality - Participates in or initiates assignments to improve processes and/or quality in areas related to Accounts Receivable functions.
• Ensure customers pay open invoices within the terms of
  • Regularly reviews the status of open receivables and plans/coordinates collection efforts with collection
  • Where appropriate, engages the assistance of sales, operations and customer service personnel to assist in the resolution of customer payment
  • Where appropriate, negotiate payment plans with customers outside the contractual
  • Coordinates all bankruptcy
  • Authorizes credits for returns, allowances, and write-offs.
• Responsible for all accounting and data processing aspects of customer billing.
  • Ensure that all data, e. invoices, cash receipts, and credits are posted and accurately reported throughout the financial and accounting systems.
  • Regularly balances/reconciles accounts receivable to the general ledger and financial stat
  • Provides general reporting on the status of accounts receivable, e. monthly reporting of aging and executive summary of bad debt, while tracking KPI’s (DSO).
• Responsible for establishment of corporate Credit Policy, while enforcing appropriate credit standards for customers; utilizing these standards to minimize the risk of exposure to bad
• Support various General Accounting needs during month end close process
• Create and maintain strong working relationships with internal departments
• Support internal and external audits, prepare audit supporting documentation, and provide general support as it relates to the area of responsibility.
• Participate in designing and drafting of department or Company procedures.
• Manage and direct work activities of assigned personnel (team of approximately 8), conduct effective performance reviews in accordance with established company policies and recommend salary adjustments, promotions, transfers or terminations as appropriate.
• Documentation of work product - Maintain orderly, accurate and complete files in support of assigned work responsibilities. Organize records and files in a manner that facilitates retrieval; understand and observe retention requirements for appropriate tax, Government and other regulatory offices
• Technology utilization - Accesses financial databases (manual and computerized) with basic, intermediate, or advanced Uses Company furnished technology (Microsoft Dynamics BC, Wells Fargo, various EDI portals) to accomplish position responsibilities and special assignments in an effective and timely manner.

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree with major in accounting, finance or business preferred

Experience:

• Minimum 3 years of progressive accounting & management experience with team of 3+ preferred
• Ownership of tasks within Accounts Receivable space – Billing, Credit, Cash Application, Collections, Credit Policies

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to communicate effectively with employees of all levels within the organization, as well with customers both internally and externally
• Passionate about leading a team in a fast-paced, sometimes ambiguous environment, while maintaining a high level of professionalism
• Proven organizational skills, including ability to prioritize; attention to detail
• Strong written and communication skills