Accounts Receivable Manager

Job Description

Why is This a Great Opportunity?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Receivable professional to take ownership of a critical accounting function while leading and developing a team. The role offers a blend of hands-on accounts receivable responsibilities and leadership, allowing you to drive process improvements, enhance cash flow management, and contribute to the organization's financial success. You'll work in a collaborative environment where your expertise in collections, customer relations, and team leadership will have a direct impact on business operations and growth.
Job Description:
Position Summary
The Accounts Receivable Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the accounts receivable function, including invoicing, payment posting, collections, account reconciliations, customer communications, and staff management. This role ensures the timely collection of outstanding receivables, maintains accurate customer account records, and supports overall financial operations through effective leadership and process management.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage the complete accounts receivable cycle, including invoicing, payment application, account reconciliations, and customer account maintenance.
• Oversee collections activities and proactively follow up on past-due accounts to ensure timely payment.
• Communicate professionally with customers regarding billing inquiries, account discrepancies, payment status, and resolution of issues.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and support accounts receivable team members to ensure accuracy, productivity, and professional development.
• Review and maintain customer account records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal policies and procedures.
• Prepare and analyze accounts receivable aging reports, collection metrics, and other management reporting.
• Issue lien waivers and related documentation in accordance with applicable state and local regulations.
• Collaborate with accounting, operations, and other departments to resolve billing issues and improve processes.
• Monitor data integrity within accounting systems and ensure accurate recordkeeping.
• Identify opportunities to streamline workflows and enhance departmental efficiency.
• Assist with month-end close activities related to accounts receivable.
• Support special projects and other accounting initiatives as assigned
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications
• Minimum of 3 years of accounts receivable experience.
• Experience managing or supervising staff, or demonstrated leadership responsibilities within an accounts receivable environment.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks.
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Google Workspace applications.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.
Preferred Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Experience overseeing complex collections processes and customer account management.
• Experience developing and implementing process improvements within accounts receivable operations.
• Knowledge of lien waiver processes and related compliance requirements.
Key Competencies
• Leadership and team development
• Customer service and relationship management
• Collections and dispute resolution
• Financial analysis and reporting
• Process improvement
• Organization and time management
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication and collaboration
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