Who We AreArrive Logistics is a leading transportation and technology company in North America, having surpassed $2 billion in annual revenue with plans to grow significantly year over year. Our success is a testament to our remarkable team and what we’re building together. We’re committed to providing employees with a meaningful work experience and have established an award-winning culture that supports personal and career development in a fun, casual and collaborative environment. There’s never been a more exciting time to get on board, so read on to learn more and apply today!
Who We WantThe Customer Relations Team Lead manages the accounts receivable function of their direct reports and owns the customer-facing accounting communication. Reporting to the Customer Relations Manager, this position oversees a team of Senior Customer Relations Specialists, Customer Relations Specialists and Customer Relations Clerks, and works closely with assigned sales teams to ensure efficient and timely completion of all accounting tasks and performance metrics. This position builds and manages internal & external relationships, and executes detail-oriented processes for daily functions. This role recommends and improves existing processes. What You'll DoLead team of reports on daily tasks. Participate in the selection and hiring process as needed; provide on-going training; evaluate performance; hold direct reports accountable; address any performance issues appropriately and timely. Input for hire, promotion, performance management and termination decisions are strongly valued.Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with sales and sales management. Hold regular meetings with CRS and sales managers to resolve past due accounts. Frequently analyze and report on outstanding receivables, including significantly past due accounts with Senior Sales Leadership. Track and maintain team level metrics and reports for a variety of data including attendance, productivity, aging, etc. Monitor and manage workflow and daily targets to ensure timely delivery of agreed SLA’s. Manage escalations and performance management when total dollars of 61+ is greater than 10% of Total Aging.Identify, develop and implement improvements to current processes to improve team productivity and performance quality. Identify trends and guide the team to reduce A/R aging and optimize collections. Build strong relationships with customers and factoring companies in an effort to ensure all invoices are paid according to terms. Respond to customers on any collection related inquiries and manage escalations. Provide the Business Development team with an aging report and review weekly. Ensure customer invoices are accurate and issued timely. Investigate circumstances of non-payment; negotiate and resolve conflicts; follow through to  satisfactory resolution resulting in expedited payments of outstanding invoices. Second-Level approver for $201-$2,500 RMAs.  Create and manage SOPs for systems, processes and accounts. Provide final review of SOPs written by direct reports. Periodically review procedures for improvements and use knowledge of logistics, 3PL and company systems to suggest and implement efficiencies. QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field3+ years experience in an Accounts Receivable role1+ year in a leadership role with the ability to train, lead and motivate othersPrevious transportation experience preferredOracle NetSuite ExperienceExpert knowledge of Microsoft Suite, with an emphasis on ExcelDemonstrated ability to take responsibility for area of assignmentStrong interpersonal skills and ability to interact with all levels of management and internal and external stakeholdersA natural problem solver, with a knack for developing solutions and the steps necessary to get thereStrong critical thinking, judgment and decision making skills Self-starter with ability to work independently and as a teamHighly organized with excellent time management skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detailThe Perks of Working With UsTake advantage of excellent benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability coverage.Invest in your future with our matching 401(k) program.Build relationships and find your home at Arrive through our Employee Resource Groups.Enjoy office wide engagement activities, team events, happy hours and more!Leave the suit and tie at home; our dress code is casual.Work in the booming city of Austin, TX – we are in a convenient location close to the airport and downtown.Park your car for free on site!Start your morning with a specialty drink from our fully stocked coffee bar, Broker’s Brew.Sweat it out with the team at our onsite gym.Maximize your wellness with free counseling sessions through our Employee Assistance ProgramGet paid to work with your friends through our Referral Program!Get relocation assistance! If you are not local to the area, we offer relocation packages and have a Candidate Engagement Specialist who can answer any questions.Your Arrive ExperienceWhen we say “award-winning culture,” we mean it. We’ve been recognized as a top workplace by Inc. Fast Company, Fortune, and earned Top Workplaces and Great Place to Work, to name a few. We intend on topping many more of those lists in the years to come, but we’re not in it for the trophies. We’re committed to culture because it keeps us connected to each other and invested in our shared success while having a blast along the way. Our employee-founded resource groups create communities within Arrive’s walls, including Women in Logistics, Emerging Professionals, Prisms, Black Logistics Group, Salute and Unidos. 
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