Accounts Receivable Lead

HHS, LLC•Dripping Springs, TX

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Lead is a hands-on role responsible for overseeing daily AR operations across multiple profit centers with a high volume of billing activity. This position serves as the primary point of contact and subject matter expert for the AR team, providing guidance, workflow coordination, and problem resolution for a staff of approximately 10. The AR Lead ensures timely and accurate invoicing, collections support, reconciliations, and adherence to internal controls while partnering closely with management to support cash flow and reporting objectives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
3–5 years of progressive accounts receivable experience, including experience in high-volume billing and multi-entity or multi–profit center environments.
Prior experience in a lead, senior, or informal supervisory role preferred.
Strong understanding of corporate accounting policies and procedures.
Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Experience with Workday or similar ERP systems preferred.

Nice To Haves

Leadership and Mentorship: Ability to lead by example, coach peers, and act as a trusted resource for a team without direct managerial authority.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact effectively at all levels of the organization.
Customer Service Orientation: Professional, service-minded approach with a focus on timely resolution and positive internal and external relationships.
Problem Solving and Initiative: Proactive mindset with the ability to prioritize, make sound judgments, and resolve issues independently.
Team Collaboration: Willingness to support colleagues, share knowledge, and contribute to shared departmental goals.
Organization and Attention to Detail: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

Serve as the day-to-day lead and go-to resource for the Accounts Receivable team, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure accuracy, consistency, and efficiency across all AR processes.
Coordinate and monitor daily AR activities, including high-volume invoicing, cash application, account reconciliations, and billing across multiple profit centers.
Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices and resolution of billing discrepancies, meeting tight deadlines and service-level expectations.
Support the development, documentation, and consistent application of AR policies, procedures, and best practices.
Identify process gaps, recommend improvements, and assist with implementing workflow enhancements to improve quality, efficiency, and scalability.
Review AR work for accuracy and completeness, helping maintain strong internal controls and data integrity.
Act as the first point of escalation for complex AR issues, customer billing concerns, or system-related challenges, escalating to management as needed.
Assist with month-end close activities, including aging reports, reconciliations, variance analysis, and journal entry preparation.
Provide reporting, analytics, and insights to AR management to support cash flow optimization and decision-making.
Collaborate cross-functionally with billing, operations, finance, and other departments to resolve issues impacting receivables and overall financial performance.
Support onboarding and ongoing training of AR staff, reinforcing best practices and consistent standards across the team.