Join EY and build a remarkable career where your unique perspective is valued. We are seeking a motivated Team Lead/Assistant Manager with expertise in Accounts Receivable (AR) to support our client's operations. This role is crucial for ensuring the smooth functioning of AR processes and contributing to a better working world.

This document outlines the primary responsibilities, job objectives, and specific duties for the Accounts Receivable Team Lead. It also details the required education, skills, and experience necessary to excel in this position, serving as a guide for talent acquisition and resource management.

As the Accounts Receivable Team Lead, you will oversee and guide the team in managing AR tasks for our client. Your duties will include ownership of the monthly AR close process and GL reconciliation, managing various AR-related account reconciliations, and investigating/resolving cash and check discrepancies.

You will also be responsible for ensuring process controls, conducting governance calls, and publishing O2C dashboards to monitor SLA/KPI adherence. This role involves hiring, training, and managing the AR team, fostering a productive environment, and developing strong team competencies. You will also document procedures, ensure adherence, and apply learnings to initiate best practices and process improvements. Additionally, you will manage staff, set priorities, plan workloads, and ensure team members receive adequate training and support for career development.

We are looking for candidates with a Finance/Accounting degree or equivalent experience, specifically within accounts receivable processes. A minimum of 4-10 years of experience is required, including 1-3 years in a team leadership capacity. Preference will be given to those with prior accounts receivable experience, as well as transition experience and familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or PeopleSoft.

Proficiency in the Microsoft Office suite is essential. Candidates should possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, excellent written and verbal communication, and good presentation skills. A passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences and proven experience in creating a high-performance, customer-centric team culture are highly desirable.