Accounts Receivable Manager

Aston Carter•Calgary, AB

5d•CA$80,000 - CA$100,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable Manager to lead and support the day-to-day accounts receivable operations within a growing organization. This role is responsible for overseeing invoicing, collections, customer account reconciliations, reporting, and cash flow support while ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of AR processes. The successful candidate will provide leadership and guidance to the AR team, partner closely with cross-functional departments, and contribute to process improvement initiatives, ERP enhancements, and system optimization efforts. This position is ideal for a collaborative finance professional who enjoys balancing operational execution with team leadership and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
Minimum 5+ years of progressive Accounts Receivable experience.
Previous leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience preferred.
Accounts Receivable Management
Collections & Cash Application
Account Reconciliations
Invoicing & Billing
Credit Memos & Adjustments
Revenue Recognition
Microsoft Excel
Financial Reporting
Process Improvement
ERP Systems

Nice To Haves

CPA designation or active pursuit of a CPA is considered an asset.
Experience within construction, industrial services, manufacturing, energy, oil & gas, or related industries is considered an asset.
Experience supporting ERP systems, implementations, or process transformation initiatives is an asset.
CPA designation.
Bilingual in English and French.
Prior experience leading or mentoring an AR team.
Experience supporting ERP implementations, upgrades, or system conversions.
Industry experience in construction, industrial services, manufacturing, energy, or related sectors.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day leadership, support, and direction to the Accounts Receivable team.
Assist team members with issue resolution, prioritization, and workflow management.
Support onboarding, training, cross-training, and ongoing professional development.
Foster a collaborative, customer-focused, and accountable team culture.
Monitor team performance and help identify opportunities for improved efficiency and effectiveness.
Oversee daily AR activities, including invoicing, collections, account reconciliations, credit memos, and account adjustments.
Monitor aging reports and proactively manage overdue accounts to support timely collections.
Review invoices, credits, and adjustments for accuracy and compliance with internal policies.
Investigate and resolve billing discrepancies, customer disputes, and payment issues.
Maintain accurate and current customer account records.
Support month-end close activities, including accruals, rebate entries, reconciliations, and AR reporting.
Prepare and analyze recurring accounts receivable reports for management.
Track collection performance, aging trends, and outstanding balances.
Support cash flow forecasting initiatives through collection analysis and reporting.
Identify collection risks and escalate concerns appropriately.
Provide actionable recommendations to improve collections and reduce outstanding receivables.
Identify and implement opportunities to improve AR processes, controls, and efficiencies.
Support ERP implementations, system upgrades, testing, and process enhancements.
Collaborate with Finance and operational teams to streamline billing, collections, and reporting workflows.
Develop and maintain standardized procedures and best practices.
Partner with Finance, Operations, Sales, and Customer Service teams to resolve customer billing and collection matters.
Build and maintain strong relationships with customers to support effective issue resolution and collections.
Assist with audit requests and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
Ensure adherence to company procedures, financial controls, and accounting standards.