Accounts Receivable Assistant Manager
About The Position
The Accounts Receivable Assistant Manager serves as a strategic partner to the AR Manager, helping build a scalable, efficient, high-performing Accounts Receivable organization that supports NEFCO’s growth. The role focuses on aligning people, processes, and technology; challenging existing practices; identifying opportunities for automation and standardization; and developing sustainable solutions that improve productivity, accuracy, internal controls, and the customer experience. Working collaboratively with the AR Manager, this position develops team capabilities, strengthens operational processes, and builds infrastructure to support increasing transaction volumes, business complexity, and future acquisitions. The role emphasizes process ownership, team development, operational excellence, and scalability rather than transactional execution.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience leading process improvement, operational transformation, or scalability initiatives within Accounting, Finance, or Shared Services.
- Proven ability to assess workflows, identify inefficiencies, and implement sustainable improvements.
- Strong understanding of how people, processes, and technology work together to drive operational performance.
- Experience developing teams through coaching, cross-training, performance management, and employee development.
- Ability to think strategically and translate improvement opportunities into practical, measurable results.
- Experience leveraging ERP systems, automation, and technology to improve productivity and reduce manual work.
- Strong change management skills, including the ability to influence stakeholders and drive adoption of new processes.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
- Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of relevant laws and regulations governing billing and sales tax.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting a growing, multi-location, or acquisition-driven organization.
Responsibilities
- Partner with the AR Manager to evaluate, redesign, and optimize Accounts Receivable processes for growth and scalability.
- Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, eliminate manual activities, reduce process complexity, and strengthen internal controls.
- Evaluate workflows across people, processes, and technology, and develop solutions that make effective use of existing resources and technology investments.
- Lead initiatives to standardize and document processes, establish best practices, and drive consistency across the AR function.
- Continuously challenge existing processes and pursue sustainable improvements.
- Collaborate with Finance, Operations, Sales, and Technology teams to implement process improvements and support business integrations.
- Partner with the AR Manager to oversee AR month-end close and improve close timelines and controls.
- Coach, mentor, train, and support the professional development of the AR team.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen employee capabilities, expand cross-training, improve accountability, and develop future team leaders.
- Evaluate team structure, responsibilities, and workload distribution to align resources with business needs.
- Develop repeatable training programs, documented procedures, and performance expectations.
- Foster ownership, problem-solving, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Identify and champion opportunities to use Epicor Eclipse, Billtrust, and other technologies to streamline AR operations.
- Partner with Financial Systems and IT to evaluate and implement automation, system enhancements, and improved workflows.
- Assess how processes, technology, and organizational capabilities should evolve to support higher transaction volumes and future acquisitions.
- Develop scalable operating practices that reduce reliance on manual intervention and individual knowledge.
- Support integration and standardization of AR processes across newly acquired businesses.
- Establish and monitor KPIs for productivity, accuracy, timeliness, and process effectiveness.
- Analyze operational trends and recurring issues, identify root causes, and develop sustainable corrective actions.
- Partner with the AR Manager to ensure effective controls, clear accountability, and consistent execution of established processes.
- Identify bottlenecks and opportunities to improve service levels without proportionately increasing staffing.
- Support the AR Manager in developing and executing departmental priorities and long-term improvement initiatives.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
