Manager, Accounts Receivable

KYOCERA Document Solutions America, Inc.•Wilmington, MA

7d•$74,000 - $122,000•Onsite

About The Position

The AR Manager leads Accounts Receivable operations for KDS New England, overseeing cash application, customer master data integrity, reconciliations, and compliance with financial controls. The role ensures timely, accurate processing while driving process improvements, data governance, and collaboration across departments. This position supervises a small team and plays a key role in strengthening operational efficiency and financial accuracy. The chance to do something meaningful, to challenge yourself, to be a part of change in an industry, to influence change doesn’t come around every day.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
7+ years of Accounts Receivable or Order-to-Cash experience, including cash application, reconciliations, and billing resolution.
3+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.
Strong understanding of GAAP, AR processes, cash application flows, and month-end closing requirements.
Demonstrated experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar).
Proven ability to improve AR processes, reduce manual activities, or streamline workflows.
Experience in data governance, master data accuracy, or control procedures.
Strong analytical skills with the ability to produce KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics.
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for cross-department collaboration.
High accuracy, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to meeting deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting automation initiatives, system enhancements, or cross-functional projects with IT.
Background working with banking portals, lockbox processes, or electronic payment systems (ACH, credit card).
Familiarity with internal controls, audit documentation, or SOX/J-SOX environments.
Experience in multi-entity AR operations, shared services, or standardization initiatives.
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data modeling).
Experience with customer master data frameworks or ERP data management workflows.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership for AR operations while acting as the primary steward of AR-related data quality.
Oversee customer master data accuracy and establish governance routines for updates, validations, and compliance.
Supervise AR Specialists, ensuring timely cash application, correct GL coding, and month-end readiness.
Guarantee all cash is applied within 48 hours and all entries are posted before closing deadlines.
Coach and mentor team members, fostering professional development and cross-training opportunities.
Strengthen customer experience by supporting ACH enrollment, electronic payment adoption, and remittance clarity.
Maintain strong relationships with banking partners to optimize cash application processes.
Collaborate with internal departments to identify and properly allocate transactions.
Lead projects designed to reduce manual work, streamline processes, and integrate AR workflows across systems.
Work with IT and Finance on enhancements to major ERP systems and tools that improve efficiency and data accuracy.
Promote standardization of AR processes through scalable methods, templates, and reporting structures.
Use KPIs, dashboards, and analytics to measure performance, drive improvements, and enhance decision-making.
Collaborate with other Kyocera entities to identify opportunities for process alignment or shared efficiencies in AR operations.
Oversee monthly close activities related to AR including reconciliations, cash application cutoffs, and exception reporting.
Maintain adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements.
Provide AR metrics and insights to management, identifying trends and recommending actions.
Perform other duties as assigned