Accounts Receivable Manager

The Nuclear Company•Washington, DC

4d•$118,000 - $140,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Nuclear Company is seeking an Accounts Receivable Manager to build and manage the company’s billing and receivables operations. This role focuses on low-volume, high-complexity contract-governed services billings, joint venture cost reimbursements, and intercompany settlements, emphasizing billing accuracy, contract-to-cash discipline, and cash visibility. As the first dedicated AR resource, this individual will design the billing architecture, own customer invoicing, cash application, unbilled receivables tracking, reconciliations, and AR close and reporting. The goal is to build processes, controls, and automation to support business growth without proportional headcount increases. This is a hybrid position based in Columbia, South Carolina, with potential for candidates in the Charlotte area or willing to relocate.

Requirements

6+ years of progressive accounts receivable, billing, or related accounting and finance experience, including owning or managing core AR or billing activities.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field, or equivalent relevant professional experience.
Strong hands-on experience across the full receivables lifecycle with emphasis on contract-based invoicing (milestone, time-and-materials, or cost-reimbursable billing), plus cash application, account reconciliation, and discrepancy resolution, including experience in multi-entity or intercompany environments.
Strong understanding of GAAP and the relationship between receivables, revenue, unbilled balances, and cash, including working familiarity with revenue recognition concepts (ASC 606).
Proficiency with modern cloud ERP, with hands-on NetSuite experience strongly preferred, along with strong Excel skills.
Demonstrated use of AI tools and automation in daily work, with experience implementing automated workflows (invoicing, cash application, reporting) that scale operations without proportional headcount growth.

Nice To Haves

Start-up or high-growth company experience, particularly building or scaling a finance function
EPC, construction, power, energy, or other project-based industry billing experience
Government or cost-reimbursable contract billing experience
Experience with complex customer contracts, milestone billing structures, and unbilled receivable / contract asset accounting
Experience with NetSuite billing, invoicing, or advanced revenue management modules
Experience supporting financial audits and strengthening internal controls and documentation within receivables
Experience supporting ERP implementations or system enhancements related to billing and AR
CPA or CMA certification

Responsibilities

Own customer invoicing end to end, ensuring accuracy and adherence to contract terms (milestone, time-and-materials, cost-reimbursable), and capturing billing requirements at contract signing in partnership with Legal and Business Development.
Manage cash application, account reconciliation, credit adjustments, and resolution of billing discrepancies across a multi-entity structure.
Prepare and manage cost reimbursement, fee, and intercompany billings, including settlement tracking and supporting documentation.
Track unbilled receivables and contract assets, and coordinate with Technical Accounting to ensure billing aligns with revenue recognition (ASC 606).
Monitor aging and outstanding balances, resolve payment issues, and escalate trends impacting cash flow.
Maintain accurate reporting and visibility into receivables, unbilled balances, aging, and expected cash inflows for cash forecasting and leadership insight.
Own AR-related close activities, including account reconciliations, adjustments, intercompany settlement support, and supporting schedules.
Maintain effective controls, procedures, and documentation for billing and receivables operations, and support internal and external audits.
Use AI tools and automation to streamline invoicing, cash application, and reporting; evaluate and improve AR workflows; partner with Business Systems on data flows between NetSuite and operational platforms.
Partner with Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, Legal, Sales & Business Development, and Project teams to resolve issues and ensure receivables align with business needs.