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In particular, you will:
- Oversee and monitor the collection efforts of team to ensure adherence to North Division protocols and that collection goals are exceeded, including promoting prompt payment of outstanding invoices and other matters that will maximize cash flow.
- Monitors and prioritizes workload of team to maximize collection effort and in accordance with Airgas Credit & Collection Policy.
- Assists team with reconciling difficult accounts.
- Identify issues with billing, pricing, cylinders that cause customer service problems, and works to resolve such issues.
- Escalates problem accounts to NDIV or field management to ensure prompt and appropriate action.
- Promotes and maintains professional, service-oriented relationships with internal and external customers.
- Works internally across the Division & externally directly with customers to reduce total A/R and DSO.
- Develops and maintains close working relationships with the Regional Company Area Vice Presidents (AVPs), District Managers (DMs), Account Managers, Branch Managers and other field departments such as Cylinder Control.
- Works in partnership with the other AR Supervisors regarding recommendations and implementation of process improvement opportunities that enhance the overall direction of the Collections team.
- Special projects and other duties as assigned.

- Associate's degree in Business, Accounting or related-field preferred. In lieu of degree requirement, consideration for up to 2 years of additional related experience as a team leader or supervisor may be accepted.
- 2 years of prior experience in credit & collections, accounts receivable, finance and/or related field. Prior experience should include the ability to demonstrate a proven track record of success in a high-volume AR role.
- Prior experience with SAP or an ERP system highly preferred.
- A strong "customer service" mindset and the ability to use collaborative and non-adversarial approaches in achieving diverse goals. Ability to build positive relationships and strives to understand customer's needs, both internal and external.
- Strong organizational, team-building and people development skills. The ability to work and navigate within a complex matrixed organization.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Exposure to and knowledge of contract law, secured transactions and bankruptcy issues are helpful.
- Strong organization skills with ability to independently adjust and manage multiple priorities with thoroughness and accuracy.
- A positive, process-improvement focused approach and willingness to learn coupled with the ability to work in a team environment.
- Proficient in Google suite applications and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) as well as a demonstrated ability to utilize financial applications within SAP.
- Lives by Airgas safety programs, OSHA, and all related rules, regulations, procedures which are applicable to this position's responsibilities.

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We welcome and consider applications from all qualified applicants, regardless of their race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability or any other protected characteristic. We strongly believe a diverse organization opens up opportunities for people to express their talent, both individually and collectively and it helps foster our ability to innovate by living our fundamentals, acting for our success and creating an engaging environment in a changing world.

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