Accounts Receivable Manager

VIRA Insight•Lewisville, TX

18h

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Manager is responsible for managing the accounts receivable function and leading the AR team to ensure accurate and timely billing, collections, cash application, account reconciliation, and reporting. The position oversees day-to-day AR operations, establishes priorities and performance expectations, develops and mentors team members, strengthens controls and procedures, and partners across the business to resolve issues and improve cash flow while maintaining accuracy and compliance.

Requirements

Excellent leadership, coaching, and communication skills
Accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Strong conflict resolution and customer relationship skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
High level of efficiency, accountability, and sound judgment
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
Progressive accounting experience with a strong focus on accounts receivable, billing, collections, cash application, and account reconciliation
Prior experience managing, supervising, or leading an accounts receivable team
Strong understanding of accounting, finance, credit management, and GAAP principles
Proficiency with ERP systems and Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills
Experience with full-cycle accounting and strong experience with month-end close activities
Must have a valid driver's license
Ability to operate a computer keyboard
Ability to read a variety of materials
Ability to sit for extended periods of time
Ability to carry 5-10 lbs. (computer, etc.)

Responsibilities

Manage the full accounts receivable cycle, providing leadership, direction, coaching, and mentorship to the AR team while establishing priorities, goals, and performance expectations.
Oversee customer billing, cash application, collections, credit balances, deductions, adjustments, disputes, and account reconciliations to ensure receivables are accurate, timely, and properly supported.
Monitor accounts receivable aging, collection activity, customer payment trends, and team KPIs; identify risks and drive timely resolution of past-due balances and payment issues.
Partner with the accounting team to ensure AR transactions are properly recorded, supported, reconciled, and aligned with general ledger and financial reporting requirements.
Track invoicing and payment issues and perform root cause analysis to identify opportunities to improve business processes, customer experience, and collection effectiveness.
Own AR-related month-end activities, including A/R accruals, revenue reconciliation, cash flow support, account reconciliations, and review of receivable balances and adjustments.
Assist the accounting team with month-end consolidation and close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
Develop and implement AR policies, procedures, documentation, internal controls, and system improvements to increase efficiency, consistency, and accuracy across the function.
Participate in cross-functional projects related to system enhancements, process optimization, credit and collections, and operational efficiency; support annual compliance and financial audits with AR documentation and schedules.
Develop working knowledge of the FP&A function, including how AR activity, collections, and cash flow affect projections, key financial ratios, and bank covenant calculations related to the JPM loan.
Other responsibilities as assigned.