Accounts Receivable Manager

Accounts Receivable Manager

Summary:

The Accounts Receivable Manager is responsible for leading and managing the accounts receivable function, ensuring timely and accurate collections, and maintaining a professional and positive experience for internal teams and external customers and clients. This role drives end-to-end process improvement across the full AR cycle, builds collaborative relationships with clients and internal stakeholders, and delivers reporting and forecasting that supports informed financial decision-making. The person in this role is expected to lead with accountability, operate as a cross-functional partner, and develop the AR team to operate at full capacity independently.

Responsibilities:

· Lead and manage the accounts receivable department and processes ensuring efficiency in cash application speed and accuracy.

· Identify, develop, and drive process improvements across the full accounts receivable cycle — from initial point of entry through collection recording — including automating workflows, reducing manual reconciliation, and improving cash application speed and accuracy.

· Build and maintain relationships with clients to understand their payment processes, collaborating to address barriers and drive timely payment collections.

· Collaborate with internal teams, including sales and operations, to resolve disputes and support collection efforts.

· Escalate unresolved or high-risk accounts through appropriate channels in a timely manner, ensuring visibility and resolution with the support of relevant internal stakeholders.

· Develop and maintain a weekly cash forecast for assigned companies, ensuring accuracy and providing leadership with the visibility needed to support informed financial decision-making.

· Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver regular, meaningful reporting on accounts receivable status, translating data into actionable insights that drive collections performance and operational decisions.

· Stay updated on financial concepts and regulations related to accounts receivable

· Lead, develop, and mentor the AR team member through clear performance expectations, ongoing coaching and feedback, and support for professional growth — building individual capability and long-term succession readiness.

· Ensure the AR team member is fully cross-trained across all departmental functions, maintaining the knowledge and confidence to independently manage operations in the Manager's absence.

Qualifications and Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred

· Minimum of 5 years in an Accounts Receivable role with a minimum of 2 in a supervisory role

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office and with an emphasis on strong excel skills

· ERP experience required with exposure to high volume and multi-entity environments

· Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills

· Strong written and verbal communication skills

· Detail-oriented and ability to multitask

Working Conditions:

· Ability to work off hours as needed to support 24/7 operational environment

· Professional office environment

· Ability to work in an office with office equipment

Details:

Salary: $80,000-$90,000 Bonus

Location: Long beach (Onsite)

Benefits:

Medical, Dental, Vision, lunch provided multiple times a week