Manager- Cash Application

Job Description

Who we are?

Johnson Controls is the global leader for smart, healthy and sustainable buildings. At Johnson Controls, we've been making buildings smarter since 1885, and our capabilities, depth of innovation experience, and global reach have been growing ever since. Today, we offer the world's largest portfolio of building products, technologies, software, and services; we put that portfolio to work to transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play.

This is where Johnson Controls comes in, helping drive the outcomes that matter most. Through a full range of systems and digital solutions, we make your buildings smarter. A smarter building is safer, more comfortable, more efficient, and, ultimately, more sustainable. Most important, smarter buildings let you focus more intensely on your unique mission. Better for your people. Better for your bottom line. Better for the planet. We're helping to create a healthy planet with solutions that decrease energy use, reduce waste and make carbon neutrality a reality. Sustainability is a top priority for our company.

We committed to invest 75 percent of new product development R&D in climate-related innovation to develop sustainable products and services. We take sustainability seriously. Achieving net zero carbon emissions before 2040 is just one of our commitments to making the world a better place.

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Cash Applications process directly impacts the financial result of a company, influencing cash flow and working capital and above all, customer satisfaction. This team works to ensure that payments coming from customers are allocated to the correct customer invoices in a timely manner to minimize account discrepancies through research and query resolution. Being Cash App Supervisor, you are expected to manage a team size of 5-20 members.

• Possess hands on experience in Cash Applications and be able to perform all activities as per requirement
• In your role as a Cash Applications Supervisor you will be required to allocate incoming payments to your designated portfolio, on a daily basis, whilst comparing the payment details with open receivables to be booked on customer accounts
• You will both research and resolve payment discrepancies as well as process manual journal entries to comply with audit requirements
• Your role will support the business through a proactive approach to resolving any unapplied cash, by identifying and resolving root cause issues to prevent repeat occurrences
• We support our customer through the use of prepayment plans and the accurate tracking and follow-up of these is vital in this role.
• Monitor and govern Unapplied Cash follow-up stratergy met by every Cash Appl Analyst.
• Cash Applications Supervisor would be responsible for reconciliation of AR related accounts and provide timely responses to assist with month end close processes. You may be required to prepare ad hoc reports and status updates to assist in this activity
• Achieve Cash Applications and Unapplied and Unidentified Cash target on a monthly basis
• Be proactive and innovate ideas to improve service deliverables, based on improved performance/efficiency and with an understanding of risk

What we look for?

Minimum: Graduate degree in any stream

Working experience within a shared services environment supporting North America region is mandatory

Have an experience in Call Centre model working on both Inbound and Outbound

Fluent in English; strong verbal, and written communication skills (professional)

Working in US working hours (night shift) is a mandatory requirement

Systems proficiency in ERPs (SAP/Oracle/Baan/Qolsys/Amer)

Essential: 10-11 years of overall experience in OTC, especially in Cash Applications & Balance Reconciliations

Have an experience in Call Centre model working on both Inbound and Outbound

Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Internet navigation and research, including

Ability to utilize basic formulas

Utilize Pivot Tables and V-Lookups

Working experience within a shared services environment supporting North America region is mandatory

Reporting Skills & Presentation Skills would be essential

Strong will to deliver excellent quality, able to identify process inefficiencies and propose process improvements

Self-Dependent - works without supervision on more complex projects/improvements

Team partner (Team Performance & Quality oriented)

What we offer:We offer an exciting and challenging position. Joining us you will become part of a leading global multi-industrial corporation defined by its stimulating work environment and job satisfaction. In addition, we offer outstanding career development opportunities which will stretch your abilities and channel your talents

Diversity & Inclusion Our dedication to diversity and inclusion starts with our values. We lead with integrity and purpose, focusing on the future and aligning with our customers' vision for success. Our High-Performance Culture ensures that we have the best talent that is highly engaged and eager to innovate. Our D&I mission elevates each employee's responsibility to contribute to our culture. It's through these contributions that we'll drive the mindsets and behaviors we need to power our customers' missions. You have the power. You have the voice. You have the culture in your hands