Manager, Accounts Receivable

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Manager 

Job SUMMARY

Manages both the team and processes to invoice customers in an accurate, effective and efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manages Accounts Receivable function - responsible for timely creation, accuracy and delivery of invoicing for all business units.
• Assists the AR Sr Manager in the development of and responsible for the implementation of the Accounts Receivable department goals, projects, policies, procedures, methods, and controls.
• Responsible for root case analysis related to errors in processes and procedures as related to the accounts receivable function. Research invoice issues related to collections issues, determine root cause, and implement corrective action.
• Daily management of the AR team to accomplish the department KPIs
• Actively participates in EDI projects related to Accounts Receivable invoicing.
• Actively participates in customer start up and system implementation.
• Provides data, reports, and other information to Finance and cross functional teams.
• Performs analysis of reports and assists in preparation of monthly reports.
• Provides outside financial auditors with required information and schedules.
• Responsible for timely, accurate data input and reporting of key performance measures.
• Identifies and implements continual improvement initiatives to enhance the performance of the position, the team and the company.
• System Enhancements: Work with IT to configure ERP/finance systems for: 
  • Automated invoicing and payment reminders
  • Cash application matching
  • Dispute workflow routing
• Data Integrity & Integrations: Partner with IT to ensure: 
  • Accurate data flow between ERP, CRM, and banking platforms
  • Integration with third-party tools like payment gateways or reporting dashboards
• User Access & Permissions: Define roles and permissions with IT to ensure: 
  • Proper segregation of duties
  • Controlled access for AR, Finance, and leadership

• Use automation to reduce manual workloads and free up AR analysts 

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

This position requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration with two- (2) years progressively responsible experience in Finance, of which one (1) year must have been in a leadership capacity. Experience in logistics, high volume industries or with highly matrixed manufacturing customers is preferred.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Employees in this position must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills that contribute to the team environment. It is also necessary to have the ability to speak, read, and write English fluently.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Basic math skills are required to calculate charges and audit bills.