AR Supervisor

Step into a pivotal finance leadership role where your expertise in Accounts Receivable and team supervision directly supports healthy cash flow and accurate financial reporting. This is an opportunity to own the full AR cycle in a B2B environment, shaping processes, mentoring a team, and partnering closely with stakeholders across the business.

About the Role:

As AR Supervisor, you will lead the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Receivable function, ensuring timely, accurate billing and collections while maintaining strong internal controls. You will oversee a small team, allocate workloads, and drive efficiency across the full AR cycle, from invoicing through to cash application and reconciliation. Your work will have a direct impact on the general ledger, revenue recognition, and overall financial integrity of the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, supervise, and mentor AR staff, including assigning and delegating daily tasks to ensure timely completion of all AR activities.
• Oversee the full AR cycle, including billing, collections, cash application, reconciliations, and adjustments.
• Review and interpret multi-year customer contracts, ensuring correct billing rates, scheduled increases, and terms are accurately reflected in invoices and AR records.
• Monitor AR aging, proactively manage delinquencies, and drive action plans to improve DSO and reduce past-due balances.
• Partner with internal stakeholders (Sales, Operations, Finance) to resolve billing issues, disputes, and customer queries efficiently.
• Maintain accurate AR sub-ledger balances and ensure proper posting and integration with the general ledger.
• Prepare and review AR-related reports and analyses to support month-end close and management reporting.
• Support process improvements and implement best practices to strengthen controls and enhance AR efficiency.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in a supervisory AR role with responsibility for delegating work and managing team performance.
• Demonstrated full-cycle Accounts Receivable experience, including billing, collections, cash application, and reconciliations.
• Strong understanding of how AR transactions impact the general ledger and financial statements.
• Solid B2B AR experience with a track record of managing customer relationships and resolving complex billing issues.
• Experience reviewing and interpreting multi-year contracts, including pricing changes and scheduled increases.
• Proficiency with AR and ERP systems, along with strong Excel skills for reporting and analysis.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Desirable Skills:

• Experience in a high-volume or multi-entity AR environment.
• Background in implementing or improving AR processes and controls.
• Familiarity with revenue recognition concepts related to long-term contracts.
• Exposure to audit processes and supporting AR-related audit requests.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
• Relevant accounting or finance certifications (e.g., CMA, CPA, or equivalent) are an advantage.
• Demonstrated track record of progressive responsibility within AR or accounting functions.

If you are a hands-on AR leader who thrives on driving accuracy, efficiency, and strong customer relationships, this role offers a compelling next step in your career. Apply now to take ownership of a critical finance function and lead a high-performing AR team.