Accounts Receivable Manager

Description & Requirements

We are seeking a detail-oriented and highly skilled Accounts Receivable Manager to join our National Office Finance team. This role is responsible for overseeing the organization's cash application function to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing of payments. Reporting to the Treasury Senior Manager, the Accounts Receivable Manager will lead the Accounts Receivable team within the National Office Finance Accounting group, develop and enforce policies and procedures, and ensure adherence to internal controls and regulatory requirements. The position requires close collaboration with other Finance teams and departments to maintain efficient workflows and resolve discrepancies. Additionally, this role demands strong expertise in Workday Financials, including configuration, reporting, integration, and process optimization.

What You Will Do

• Manage cash applications and cash reconciliation process to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
  
  
• Ensure customer payments are being applied to the correct customer invoices.
  
  
• Ensure the AR team regularly monitors payments marked as Unapplied to ensure they are addressed promptly.
  
  
• Liaison with the Practice Management Regional Leaders regarding any inquiries related to cash application.
  
  
• Manage and optimize the customer payment portal.
  
  
• Identify and implement best practices to streamline AR operations and improve efficiency.
  
  
• Prepare documentation and create standardized accounting procedures.
  
  
• Utilize Workday Financials for AR processes, reporting and system optimization.
  
  
• Build, maintain and improve Workday dashboards, custom reports and integrations related to collections.
  
  
• Collaborate with the Workday support team to troubleshoot issues and manage system enhancements.
  
  
• Train AR team members and internal stakeholders on Workday processes and best practices.
  
  
• Establish individual and team goals for improving Workday knowledge and business processes.
  
  
• Validate bi-annual release changes and implement necessary adjustments for accounting business processes.
  
  
• Collaborate with multiple teams to support Workday functionality and optimize workflows for efficient financial operations.
  
  
• Supervise, mentor, and set performance goals for AR staff; complete mid-year and annual reviews; foster collaboration and time-sensitive awareness.
  
  
• Establish ownership, precision, UCX principles, and change management agility within the accounting team in alignment with Forvis Mazars guidelines.
  
  
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
  
  
• 5 years of experience in Accounts Receivable accounting with a strong understanding of AR best practices, cash application processes, and internal controls
  
  
• Proficient in Workday Financials
  
  
• Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree
  
  
• Certified Public Accountant
  
  
• 8 years of relevant accounting experience
  
  
  
  

New York City Pay Transparency

Pursuant to the pay transparency laws of New York State and other local ordinances within the state including (but not limited to) New York City, the salary range displayed is for the New York markets. The salary for this role will be based on the experience, education, and skill set of the individual for the position. Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. Forvis Mazars reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

New York Salary Range

NY Minimum Salary (USD)

$ 121,400

NY Maximum Salary (USD)

$ 202,400