Accounts Receivable Manager
About The Position
The Accounts Receivable Manager owns AR operations across approximately 700 customer accounts. This is a hands-on management role that combines leading a collections team with personally managing accounts, resolving complex billing issues, and driving collections. The position calls for a proactive, results-driven self-starter with extensive AR or credit management experience who can take ownership without constant oversight. Manufacturing industry experience is strongly preferred. The successful candidate will balance team leadership with direct involvement in day-to-day AR work, including handling challenging accounts and collection matters. The role is based in Newark, New Jersey, offers a salary of up to $150,000 depending on experience, and has hours of 9–5 or 10–6.
Requirements
- Extensive accounts receivable or credit management experience.
- A strong, proven track record in hands-on collections and managing complex customer accounts.
- Strong understanding of credit risk, account reconciliation, and AR reporting.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Highly motivated, assertive, and proactive, with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
- Ability to balance management responsibilities with personally handling collections and accounts.
Nice To Haves
- Manufacturing industry experience.
- Experience with complex invoicing, EDI, or high-volume retail/distribution billing.
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
Responsibilities
- Oversee the full accounts receivable process across approximately 700 customer accounts.
- Personally manage key accounts, pursue past-due balances, and drive collections.
- Lead and oversee collectors while remaining actively involved in day-to-day AR operations.
- Resolve complex invoicing issues, customer disputes, deductions, and credit memos.
- Oversee cash applications, credit applications, and account reconciliations to ensure accuracy.
- Manage customer credit limits, account holds, and credit risk.
- Maintain credit insurance coverage, limits, and required reporting.
- Monitor AR aging, DSO, and collection performance, identifying opportunities to improve cash flow.
- Proactively identify collection issues and implement solutions to reduce outstanding balances.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
