Accounts Receivable Lead

Easton Select Group•West Bridgewater, MA

12d•$75,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Lead reports to the Controller and oversees day-to-day accounts receivable operations and collections across a growing, multi-entity organization. This hands-on role focuses on proactively managing overdue balances through customer outreach, resolving account discrepancies, ensuring timely cash application, and maintaining healthy receivables. The role also organizes and centralizes decentralized AR processes by establishing consistent procedures, improving reporting and visibility into outstanding balances, and strengthening collection practices and internal controls. The ideal candidate is proactive, persistent, and detail-oriented, and can balance daily collections responsibilities with process improvements that support cash flow and scalable operations.

Requirements

5–8+ years of hands-on accounts receivable and collections experience.
Strong knowledge of the AR cycle, including invoicing, cash application, account reconciliation, collections, aging analysis, and customer account maintenance.
Demonstrated ability to make collection calls, persistently follow up on overdue balances, resolve disputes, and drive timely customer payments.
Experience managing high-volume receivables, prioritizing collection efforts, and maintaining accurate records across multiple entities.
Experience with ERP systems.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with excellent communication and customer service abilities.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and exercise sound judgment in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent experience.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a multi-entity, multi-location, or decentralized organization.
NetSuite experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day AR operations across multiple entities, including invoicing, cash application, customer account maintenance, and account reconciliation.
Proactively manage collections through calls and follow-up communications to secure timely customer payments.
Monitor AR aging reports, prioritize collection efforts, research overdue balances, and escalate delinquent or high-risk accounts as appropriate.
Investigate and resolve billing disputes, short payments, unapplied cash, and account discrepancies in partnership with internal teams.
Post cash receipts accurately and promptly, ensuring payments are properly applied and outstanding balances are maintained.
Create and maintain accurate customer records in the ERP system, including billing information, payment terms, and tax setup.
Support customer credit reviews and help enforce established credit and collection policies.
Maintain detailed collection notes, customer correspondence, and account documentation to support consistent follow-up and accountability.
Prepare and review AR reconciliations, aging reports, and supporting documentation for month-end close.
Identify process improvement opportunities, establish consistent procedures, and support scalable AR operations.