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Accounts Receivable Supervisor
Location: Mitchell Companies – Meridian, MS
Reports To: Controller
At Mitchell Companies, our Accounts Receivable team plays a critical role in keeping our operation moving. We're looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Supervisor who can lead a team, improve processes, and ensure the accuracy and integrity of our receivables function.
This is more than a collections role. You'll be responsible for helping drive cash flow, supporting financial reporting, partnering with multiple departments, and developing a team that delivers accurate and timely results every day. If you enjoy solving problems, coaching others, and creating order from complexity, we'd love to talk with you.
What You'll Do
As our Accounts Receivable Supervisor, you'll oversee the day-to-day operation of the AR function while serving as a key partner to Finance, Sales, Customer Service, and Accounting. Responsibilities include:
- Leading, developing, and supporting Accounts Receivable team members
- Monitoring daily AR activity to ensure accuracy and timely processing
- Overseeing customer billing, supplier invoicing, and account statements
- Reviewing aging reports and helping resolve delinquent accounts
- Investigating billing discrepancies, deductions, chargebacks, and account concerns
- Preparing reporting and metrics related to collections, aging, and cash flow
- Participating in credit reviews and risk management discussions
- Identifying opportunities to improve processes, controls, and efficiency
- Building positive working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders
- Ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards, including GAAP
What We're Looking For
We're seeking someone who combines strong technical accounting knowledge with proven leadership ability.
Preferred qualifications include:
- 5 years of Accounts Receivable, Collections, or related accounting experience
- Prior experience leading or supervising a team
- Strong understanding of receivables processes, credit management, and collections
- Advanced Excel skills and experience working within ERP or accounting systems
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to prioritize effectively in a fast-paced environment
- Confidence in handling difficult conversations while maintaining professionalism and customer relationships
Why Mitchell Companies?
We're a growing organization that values people who take ownership, look for better ways to do things, and enjoy being part of a team. You'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact, help shape processes, and contribute to the continued success of a company that's building for the future.
If you're ready to take the next step in your accounting career and lead a team that plays a vital role in the business apply today.
Salary : $60,000 - $65,000