What are the responsibilities and job description for the AR Accounting Lead position at checkr?
About Checkr
Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Established in 2014, Checkr’s innovative technology and robust data platform help customers assess risk and ensure safety and compliance to build trusted workplaces and communities. Checkr has over 100,000 customers including DoorDash, Coinbase, Lyft, Instacart, and Airtable.
We’re a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2025 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.
About the team/role
Reporting to the Director of Billing Operations & AR, the AR Accounting Lead will oversee the accuracy, scalability, and automation of our global Accounts Receivable process. This role owns cash application, reconciliations, unapplied cash resolution, and dispute management, while managing an offshore AR team operating mostly in U.S. hours.
You’ll be the bridge between accounting and systems, driving automation and ensuring the company’s AR subledger, bank activity, and general ledger remain perfectly aligned. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives at the intersection of accounting precision and process innovation.
What you’ll do
- Lead daily cash application and reconciliation across multiple payment methods (ACH, wire, credit card, Stripe).
- Own the AR subledger to GL reconciliation process, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and SOX-compliant documentation.
- Manage and mentor an offshore AR BPO team, setting SLAs, performing quality reviews, and driving continuous improvement.
- Design and implement automation and efficiency initiatives using tools such as Alteryx, Snowflake, and ERP integrations.
- Partner with Billing Operations, Collections, and Revenue Accounting to resolve exceptions, disputes, and unapplied cash.
- Prepare month-end close deliverables (journal entries, reconciliations, variance analyses) and support internal/external audits.
What you bring
- 7 years of accounting or Order-to-Cash experience with strong focus on cash application and reconciliations.
- Proven experience managing offshore/BPO accounting teams, ideally aligned to U.S. hours.
- Deep understanding of GAAP principles, SOX controls, and audit readiness.
- Strong systems mindset — hands-on experience with Oracle Fusion, NetSuite, Alteryx, Snowflake, or similar tools. (preferred)
- Demonstrated success in automation or process transformation within AR or finance operations.
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills; able to partner with Billing, Revenue, and Engineering teams.
What you’ll get
- A fast-paced and collaborative environment
- Learning and development allowance
- Competitive cash and equity compensation and opportunity for advancement
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services
- Flexible PTO policy
- Monthly wellness stipend
Pay Transparency Disclosure
One of Checkr’s core values is Transparency. To live by that value, we’ve made the decision to disclose salary ranges in all of our job postings. We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. If this role is remote, we have listed the top to the bottom of the possible range, but we will specify the target range for an exact location when you are selected for a recruiting discussion. For more information on our compensation philosophy, see our website.
On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (San Francisco, CA)
$126,000 - $148,000 USD
On-target Earnings OR Base Salary range (Denver, CO)
$106,000 - $125,000 USD
At Checkr, we believe a hybrid work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver, CO, San Francisco, CA, and Santiago, Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 3 days a week. In-office perks are provided, such as lunch four times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages. A relocation stipend may be available for those willing to relocate to a Checkr hub location.
Equal Employment Opportunities at Checkr
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