Oversee a team of EDI billing and AR related specialists that monitor and deliver electronic invoicing while managing the corresponding AR profile and impact. Work cross functionally to develop a standard offering of electronic invoice transactions via collaboration with Sales & IT to communicate Invoicing options & standards available to customers. Manage new customer requests for EDI & oversee onboarding of new customers. Manage the billing & AR requirements for programs that utilize EDI i.e. 3rd party portals such as Coupa. Solicit & drive customer acceptance toward electronic transactions.

Responsibilities:

Ensure the monthly completion of EDI Billing & AR requirements for accounts that utilize EDI process and functionalityOversee a team of EDI billing specialistsAnalyze EDI accounts and coordinate resources to align account volumeProvide a consistent review of Employee workload and adjust where requiredPeriodically update workforce planning to include recommendation to close gaps and improve efficiency.Recommend enhancements to policy, process and procedureWork in partnership with IT to draft company process & procedures and policy on EDI billing standardsEnsure Performance assessments and employee development are consistently reviewedMonitor Company EDI output daily for errors & ensure corrective action as requiredManage keying volume into 3rd party direct systemsSolicit customers for 3rd party electronic invoicing solutionsMonitor customer changes and funding of Customer PO’s across the teamMonitor customer accounts for resolution of past due AR balancesProvide ongoing training and support to the team.Produce internally published reportingCreate actionable planning based on issues related to AR, PO’s or EDI performanceDevelop a formal onboarding process and training for new employeesBuild an ongoing education process for existing employeesParticipate in root cause analysis to reduce EDI errorsAssure proper alignment of staffing to workloadPerform Ad-hoc requests to assist team members with account specific resolution(s).
Qualifications

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required.Minimum of 5 years Billing and AR experience, preferably within a service environment.Proficient in MS Office with a high focus on ExcelOutstanding Service skills and overall commitment to Service ExcellenceExcellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize work.Excellent communication skills (verbal & written) and proven ability to effectively communicate with functional business professionals (internal & external)Outstanding organizational skills, attention to detail and ability to manage to deadlines within a high daily process.Ability to work cross functionally, particularly with IT, on process enhancements or requirementsExperience in managing the Billing & AR requirements of accounts that utilize EDI process and functionalities

Benefits & Perks:

401K with Company Match, Profit Sharing, Health Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Paid Time Off, Tuition Reimbursement, 30% Employee Discount, Employee Referral Bonuses.

UniFirst is an international leader in garment & Uniform services industry. We currently employ over 14,000 team partners who serve 300,000 business customer locations throughout the U.S., Canada, and Europe.

We were included in the top 10 of Selling Power magazine’s “Best Companies to Sell For” list and recognized on Forbes magazine’s “Platinum 400 – Best Big Companies” list. As an 80-year old company focused on annual growth, there’s never been a better time to join our team. 

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