Accounts Receivable Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Accounts Receivable Manager

DEPARTMENT

REPORTING MANAGER : WORK SCHEDULE :

STATUS :

DIRECT REPORTS :

RATE :

LOCATION :

Finance / Accounting

Accounting Manager

8-hour shifts / 40 hours weekly (Hybrid)

Exempt

Yes

Salary

Arlington, MA

Summary of duties and responsibilities

We are seeking an Accounts Receivable (AR) Manager to lead our AR team and processes. The AR Manager will be responsible for managing and optimizing the invoicing, billing, and cash collection processes. This role involves overseeing daily AR operations, resolving escalated customer issues, and driving improvements to ensure timely payments and efficient processes. The AR Manager will work closely with other departments, manage team development, and ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.

Duties include but are not limited to the following :

• Lead and oversee day-to-day Accounts Receivable (AR) operations, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and alignment with company objectives.
• Continuously evaluate and enhance AR processes, internal controls, and systems to drive efficiency, accuracy, and timely month-end close.
• Collaborate on billing system enhancements and integrations to reduce manual work and increase scalability.
• Oversee cash application activities, ensuring prompt and accurate posting of customer payments.
• Ensure accurate and timely invoicing in accordance with customer contracts.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a high-performing AR team of five direct reports.
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales and Client Relations (Collections Team) to resolve billing discrepancies and customer escalations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of AR-related general ledger accounts.
• Set clear performance goals and KPIs (e.g., DSO, collection efficiency, resolution time).
• Exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance, particularly in applying accounting policies, analyzing data, and recommending solutions to ensure financial accuracy and compliance.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures.

Experience :

Physical Activities / Requirements

Office-Desk Job

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