Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Sparks, NV

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This is an opportunity to use leadership and skills in an accounting management position. As an Accounts Receivable Supervisor, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the accounts receivable processes. You will supervise a team of Accounts Receivable (AR) analysts, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments and reconciliations. This role involves maintaining financial records, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations, and providing support for month-end and year-end closing activities. As SNC's corporate team, we provide the company and its business areas with strategic direction and business support spanning executive management, finance and accounting, operations, human resources, legal, IT, information security, facilities, marketing, and communications.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
5+ years of relevant accounts receivable experience.
Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 9 years of related experience is required.
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Proven expertise in high-volume invoice production.
Demonstrated proficiency with automated accounting systems (e.g., SAP, Costpoint, Oracle), electronic voucher submittals, and MS Office products.
Strong knowledge of contract billing types (Time & Materials, Cost Plus Fixed Fee, Fixed Price).
Experience supervising an AR team in a large business environment with complex contract portfolios and heavy compliance requirements.
Advanced understanding of cash management, collections, and reconciliation procedures for government and commercial contracts.
Experience supporting regulatory audits, including preparation and review of audit documentation.
Outstanding problem-solving skills, creativity, and initiative in resolving AR and compliance issues.
Ability to thrive under pressure in a fast-paced, highly regulated environment, managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong planning, organizational, and multi-tasking abilities, with attention to detail and process improvement mindset.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; proven ability to build effective relationships with internal teams, external customers, and regulatory agencies.
Ability to supervise and train employees, to include organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments.
Experience automated accounting systems, ten key by touch.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
Compliance with government contract requirements.
Strong knowledge of GAAP, CAS, FAR, DFARS, and revenue recognition principles, including cost pools, rates.
Advanced Excel skills.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.

Responsibilities

Supervise and mentor a team of Accounts Receivable (AR) Analysts in day-to-day invoicing, collections, reconciliation, and compliance activities for government and commercial contracts.
Oversee the production and review of large volumes of invoices, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and strict adherence to internal SNC guidelines and external regulatory requirements (FAR, DFARS, CAS, GAAP, and customer contract terms).
Support Senior Management with complex project billing, and monthly financial close processes, including detailed analysis of AR Billed, Unbilled, and Revenue accounts.
Conduct rigorous audit/review/approval of invoices and supporting documentation, preparing for DCMA/DCAA audits and facilitating responses to audit inquiries.
Lead weekly, monthly, and ad hoc meetings to track AR performance, compliance status, and address process bottlenecks.
Coordinate daily and monthly task assignments for AR Analysts to achieve departmental goals, including timely submission of invoices and receipts for large, multi-project portfolios.
Develop, maintain, and enhance AR dashboards and reporting tools to monitor invoice submission, collections, and compliance metrics.
Serve as the primary contact for internal and external business partners, including government agencies, prime contractors, and auditors—to resolve AR Billed, Unbilled, and Revenue issues.
Lead/support AR reviews and collaborate on overdue AR Aging and Unbilled items, ensuring compliance with contract terms and timely resolution of discrepancies.
Prepare complex aged receivables, AR unbilled financial entries, reconciliations, and reports for senior management, supporting problem resolution and audit readiness.
Create, update, and maintain departmental process documents and desk instructions, ensuring alignment with SNC, government, and commercial guidelines.
Oversee contract setup, closeout, and liquidation processes, ensuring compliance with regulatory and customer requirements.
Train Accounts Receivable Analysts and business partners on AR, Unbilled, Revenue, and compliance processes, including updates related to government contract requirements.
Assist Senior Management with DCMA/DCAA audits, internal and external audit functions, and support audit documentation requests.
Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and all relevant accounting standards and regulations for the aerospace and defense industry.
Collaborate with business partners to develop, streamline, and document business processes supporting accurate, timely, and compliant invoicing.
Work with leadership on special projects, system implementations, and other assignments as necessary.
Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as required by business needs.