Collection Manager Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA (NOW HIRING)

I. Job Summary

Typical Business Hours 8am-5pm - Monday - Friday.

Will train in the Baton Rouge Office. 

Can work remotely once training is completed.
Manages employees and activities of the Billing function. 
II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
 

• Manages the planning and direction of Billing activities, including the maintenance of the ledger accounts and financial statements.
• Prepares and maintains account records and billing data and organizes and schedules all necessary resources required to accomplish activities.
• Oversees the efficient operation and cost-effectiveness of operating systems and programs.
• Monitors Billing work processes, procedures and expenses, and establishes programs which drive team performance toward departmental and organizational goals.
• Provides guidance and leadership to staff accountants.
• Oversees personnel needs of the department including selecting, coaching, and training employees and evaluating employee performance. Provides input into termination, compensation, and promotion decisions.

III. Qualifications 
A. Required Qualifications 
 

• Bachelor's Degree (accredited)in Accounting, Business Administration or similar area of study, or in lieu or degree,
• High School Diploma or GED (accredited) and 4 additional years of relevant experience.
• 7 years of previous experience (in addition to education requirements).

B. Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with managing processes and skilled in all phases of analytics.
• Working with acquisitions and customer migration.
  IV. Physical Requirements
  Listed below are key points regarding physical demands, physical and occupational risks, and the work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
  Office: This job primarily operates in a professional office environment and routinely requires the use of standard office equipment such as computers, phones, copy machines, etc.
  V. Benefits 
  At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability. In addition, we offer a stock purchase plan, company matching on a 401(k), and more. Employees also receive paid vacation, holidays, and personal days. Please note that benefits may vary by site. 
  

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WM (WM.com) is North America's leading provider of comprehensive environmental solutions. Previously known as Waste Management and based in Houston, Texas, WM is driven by commitments to put people first and achieve success with integrity. The company, through its subsidiaries, provides collection, recycling and disposal services to millions of residential, commercial, industrial, medical and municipal customers throughout the U.S. and Canada. With innovative infrastructure and capabilities in recycling, organics and renewable energy, WM provides environmental solutions to and collaborates with its customers in helping them pursue their sustainability goals. WM has the largest disposal network and collection fleet in North America, is the largest recycler of postconsumer materials and is a leader in beneficial use of landfill gas, with a growing network of renewable natural gas plants and the most landfill gastoelectricity plants in North America. WM's fleet includes more than 12,000 natural gas trucks - the largest heavyduty natural gas truck fleet in the industry in North America. Healthcare Solutions provides collection and disposal services of regulated medical waste, as well as secure information destruction services, in the U.S., Canada and Western Europe. To learn more about WM and the company's sustainability progress and solutions, visit Sustainability.WM.com.

Equal Employment Opportunity

For United States:  WM is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

For Canada:  WM is committed to the principle of equal employment for all applicants and employees, without discrimination on the basis of all grounds protected by applicable human rights legislation. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Please notify us if you require accommodation.

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