AR Team Leader

This role is part of the Global Business Services group and reports to the Accounts Receivable Supervisor.

This role will support the daily processing of accounts receivable and serve as a liaison between the local WEC offices and Poland Hub. 

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate with the Accounts Receivable Supervisors to direct accounts receivable processes, systems, and personnel.
• Manage, monitor and re-assign daily tasks of the accounts receivable contract accountants to ensure that invoices, cash application, collections, inquiries, and other issues are addressed accurately and timely.
• Facilitate, coordinate, and communicate invoice processing issues and recommended solutions to relevant parties such as EMEA or US Supervisors, Commercial Integration, Project Managers, Account Teams, etc. to ensure that AR processing issues are addressed.
• Create, maintain, and manage key performance indicators.  Identify where future focus should be and plan improvements.
• Perform ad hoc analyses to identify performance or personnel productivity trends.  Proactively seek ways to improve the process and maximize efficiency.
• Provide honest and constructive feedback regarding staff performance to the Global Accounts Receivable Manager and EMEA or US Supervisor.
• Provide direction to Accounts Receivable associates on how to resolve issues, prioritize work, and communicate effectively with external and internal customers.
• Oversee the fulfillment of audit requests, including the review for reasonableness before providing to auditors, and addressing any audit inquiries.
• Ensure new and existing staff is trained on AR procedures.
• Participate and when needed lead weekly Accounts Receivable team meetings to support operations and drive efficiencies in daily operating processes.
• Provide monthly reconciliation of interunit payments and closely follow any open items.
• Understand and be able to perform the duties of the Contract Accountant and Cash Application Accounts Receivable staff.
• Assist with AR related initiatives or projects as assigned

Requirements:

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• 5+ years relevant experience in processing complex Accounts Receivable billings and experience managing direct reports
• ERP & Financial Reporting Software Experience: SAP preferred
• Ability to speak fluent English
• Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy; well organized
• Be proactive, self-starting and self-motivating
• Take initiative to learn, improve, or enhance current operations
• Ability to work with detailed information while also understanding the big picture
• Effective team player who interacts well with others
• Communicate internally and externally with diplomacy and tact
• Operate in a fast-paced environment and effectively prioritize daily competing priorities
• Proficient with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.) MS Excel user who understands / applies advanced Excel features
• Possess a High Degree of Integrity and Exhibits Ethical Behavior

Offer:

• Stable employment in SSC in Kraków
• Outstanding and supportive atmosphere of collaboration in the team and in Westinghouse group
• Attractive remuneration with bonuses
• Hybrid model of work, flexible working time
• Benefit package (MyBenefit)
• Life insurance
• Private Medical Care
• Charity initiatives
• Parking space for employees
• Employee referral program