Cash Applications Manager

Cash Applications Manager

Founded in 1932, McLarens is a leading independent global insurance services provider with offices and operations located around the world. With a focus on complex, commercial and niche markets, the company provides loss adjusting, claims and risk management services, forensic technical services as well as auditing and pre-risk surveying. McLarens’ global footprint enables it to provide streamlined consistent service to clients across the world, while at the same time delivering local expertise and responsive service. The company’s expert adjusters have an average of over 20 years’ experience, operating across a range of industries with specialties including: Property, Casualty, Crisis Management, Natural Resources, Construction & Engineering, Agriculture, Aviation, Forensic Accounting, Investigation, Marine, FAJ & Specie, Global TPA Services and Environmental consulting services.

At McLarens, we aspire and live by a set of shared values that guide our actions and shape our culture:

• EXCELLENCE – We aim for nothing less than the highest standards in everything we do
• TEAMWORK – We work best when we work together with clients, colleagues and suppliers alike
• RESPECT – We are trusted to keep our promises, act with integrity and treat people the right way
• KNOWLEDGE – We know our market better than anyone, but still, we never stop developing
• THOUGHT LEADERSHIP – We use inspired thinking and pioneering solutions to stay ahead in an ever-changing market
• ACCOUNTABILITY – We move with urgency to deliver on our commitments and drive for results, even amid ambiguity. 

Summary:

The Cash Applications Manager would report to the Senior Accounts Receivable Manager located in Peachtree Corners, GA. This position interacts with other functional areas including, but not limited to, Operations, Sales, Collections, General Accounting, and FP&A. A successful candidate will have the capabilities to lead the Accounts Receivable team, strong communication and problem resolution skills.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities: 

• Management and oversight of the Cash Applications team to include hiring, employee development, coaching and performance management.  Able to effectively plan the team workload to ensure that deadlines are consistently met, and issues are resolved in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate experience in problem solving, organization, and prioritization of the team’s work.
• Knowledgeable in the field of accounting and finance to better understand the impact of quality cash applications on the revenue to cash cycle.

• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills. These skills include the ability to explain and discuss information clearly and concisely to the appropriate level of management and team members, to properly bill an invoice.
• Demonstrated knowledge of contract terms, conditions, and pricing in an information technology environment
• Analyze and understand bank statements, reconciliations, GL impacts, etc.
• Proactively lead team to comply with internal and external process due dates
• Analysis and review for void and rebill requests submitted by the business owner and or the collections team
• AR cash reconciliation of GL to bank account
• Identify opportunities to assist other teams with projects as needed

Required Experience & Skills:

• Bachelor's degree from a four-year college or university is preferred
• Preferred 4 years’ experience in accounts receivable operations (billing, collections, cash applications)
• Preferred 3 years management experience
• At least 5 years of related Revenue Cycle experience within Cash applications, Billing and Collections.
• Clear understanding of the impact billing and cash applications has on the Revenue Cycle and financial performance
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously, and to effectively anticipate and respond to issues as needed in a dynamic work environment.
• Ability to recognize bottlenecks within the cash applications process and to make recommendations for improvement
• A demonstrated ability to use PC-based office productivity tools (e.g. Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel); general computer skills necessary to work effectively in an office environment.
• Advanced skills with Excel required, to include but not limited to creating VLOOKUP, Graphs, and Pivot Tables

Essential Physical Requirements:

• • Must be able to remain in a stationary position 50% of the time. (Regularly).
  • The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc. (office & hybrid roles). (Occasionally).
  • Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery such as a calculator, copy machine and computer printer. (Regularly).

McLarens Benefits – “It’s All Here”

• • Health Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability Insurance
  • Health Saving/Flexible Spending - access to flexible spending and health savings accounts
  • Retirement – 401(k) program with company match
  • Pet Benefits – ensuring the well-being of your extended family.
  • Identity Theft Insurance – offering security and peace of mind.
  • Wellness Programs - support financial, physical, and mental well-being.
  • Career Development – fostering growth and advancement in the workplace.
  • Community Day of Service/Float Holiday – our Day of Service promotes community involvement, and our personal float holiday can be used as desired.
  • Employee Discount Program - offers exclusive discounts and deals on a wide range of products and services.
  • Employee Assistance Program – designed to provide life balance support and counselling.

Our Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. The Company’s policy is not to discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories.