Accounts Receivable & Collections Lead

MAGNETO & DIESEL INJECTOR SERVICE INC•Humble, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable & Collections Lead manages day-to-day AR, cash application, and collections activities, ensuring accurate and timely payment processing. This role handles ACH and counter sales payments, deposits, adjustments, and discrepancy research, partnering with the Credit Manager, GL team, and branch/warehouse managers to resolve reconciling items and escalations. The Lead also drives process improvements and leads training on the Order-to-Cash (O2C) system, supporting the company’s cash flow and financial health.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or equivalent experience.
3+ years of experience in accounts receivable, collections, or credit management.
Working knowledge of accounting principles and AR/collections processes, including ACH processing, deposits, and account adjustments with proper GL coding.
Proficiency in accounting/ERP software and Microsoft Excel.
Strong analytical skills, with the ability to research and resolve payment discrepancies.
Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to foster a positive, collaborative team environment.
Successful completion of pre-employment background and drug screening.
Fosters good coworker citizenship and contributes to a positive work environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading or supervising an accounts receivable or collections team.
Familiarity with ERP and Order-to-Cash (O2C) systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.
Certification such as Certified Credit and Collection Professional (CCCP) or equivalent.
Experience in a fast-paced, multi-branch or distribution/wholesale environment.
Experience with GL reconciliation and cross-functional finance collaboration.
Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables and data analysis.

Responsibilities

Process ACH and counter sales payments accurately and on time.
Prepare desktop deposits and post miscellaneous payment entries.
Review and resolve reconciling items with the GL team as needed.
Follow up on NSF items and process related invoicing.
Review and approve account adjustments, ensuring proper GL coding.
Identify process gaps and collaborate with AR/Credit Manager on improvements
Monitor customer accounts, research discrepancies, and resolve billing issues or overdue balances.
Develop and implement collection strategies to improve cash flow.
Serve as liaison for cash sheet escalations and partner with the Credit Manager to close process gaps.
Perform annual account cleanup.
Lead the team's training on the Order-to-Cash (O2C) system.
Prepare aging reports and ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policy.
Train, mentor, and support the team; assist with month-end and year-end close.
Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.