Accounts Receivable Manager

Lede Company LLC•Beverly Hills, CA

13h•$90,000 - $110,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounts Receivable Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the daily accounts receivable function, including invoicing, cash application, collections, and customer account management. This role leads the AR team, ensures adherence to policies and procedures, and serves as a key liaison between the accounting department and internal stakeholders. The AR Manager plays a critical role in maintaining cash flow, improving AR performance, and driving process improvements across the function.

Requirements

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field required
8+ years of accounts receivable or general accounting experience
2+ years in a supervisory or team lead capacity
Demonstrated experience managing collections, dispute resolution, and AR reporting
Proficiency in accounting or ERP systems; QuickBooks Desktop and NetSuite strongly preferred
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data analysis)
Familiarity with customer billing portals and vendor/supplier registration processes
Experience handling client billbacks and resolving billing discrepancies in a timely manner.
Strong leadership, coaching, and team development skills
Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
High attention to detail with strong organizational and time management skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interact professionally with clients and internal stakeholders
Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
Sound judgment and discretion when handling confidential information

Responsibilities

Supervise, mentor, and develop AR team members, including Accounts Receivable Associates
Assign and prioritize workloads to ensure timely and accurate completion of AR functions
Conduct regular performance reviews, provide coaching, and support professional development
Serve as the primary point of escalation for complex billing disputes, unresolved collections issues, and customer account exceptions
Oversee and review preparation, issuance, and accuracy of customer invoices
Supervise cash application processes, ensuring payments are posted accurately and timely
Review and approve customer profile setups, invoice creation, and account updates
Manage client onboarding activities including portal registrations and vendor/supplier form completion
Develop and implement collection strategies to minimize past-due balances and improve DSO (Days Sales Outstanding)
Monitor aging reports and escalate high-risk accounts as appropriate
Review and approve write-offs, credit memos, and payment adjustments within established policy thresholds
Oversee resolution of billing discrepancies, short payments, and unapplied cash
Manage customer advances, reimbursable expenses, markups, and other fee types
Prepare and present AR performance reports including aging analysis, cash forecast, and collection trends to management
Monitor key AR metrics (DSO, collection effectiveness index, bad debt) and identify areas for improvement
Provide data and analysis to support month-end and year-end close processes
Assist with internal and external audit requests, providing documentation and supporting schedules
Review, update, and enforce AR policies and credit procedures
Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to increase efficiency and accuracy
Ensure team compliance with internal controls and company policies
Collaborate cross-functionally with client management, client leads, and operations teams to resolve billing issues and streamline workflows
Maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion with sensitive financial and customer information
Manage miscellaneous AR-related tasks including expense backup retrieval, bank deposits, and ad hoc requests
Support system administration tasks within accounting and ERP platforms as needed