Senior Accounts Receivable Accountant - Cash Management

Aqua Finance, Inc. • Charlotte, IL

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Accounts Receivable Accountant – Cash Management, reports to the Accounts Receivable Manager and is responsible for ensuring the Company's loan receivable accounting is accurate, compliant with U.S. GAAP, and supported by effective financial controls. This role leads key accounting processes, supports audits, partners across departments, and supervises Accounts Receivable staff to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. The Senior Accountant also identifies opportunities to improve processes through automation and operational efficiencies while maintaining compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, or related field, or commensurate work experience required
• 4 years of progressive accounting experience or 3 years of public accounting experience required.
• 1 year of people management or supervisory experience required.
• Strong knowledge and application of U.S. GAAP required.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the Microsoft Office Suite required.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and thrive in a fast-paced work environment.

Nice To Haves

• CPA designation preferred
• Financial services or lending industry experience preferred.
• Experience working with and analyzing large data sets preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop a team of 1–2 Accounts Receivable staff through coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Develop, implement, and maintain internal controls and reconciliation procedures that safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial reporting.
• Ensure payments and loan adjustments are processed timely, accurately, and in accordance with company policies, U.S. GAAP, and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities for automation and operational process improvements.
• Partner with IT and business leaders to develop and communicate business cases for system and process enhancements.
• Partner with Legal, Compliance, and Account Servicing teams to ensure compliant payment processing and timely error remediation.
• Provide day-to-day guidance, training, and support to Accounts Receivable staff.
• Coordinate with external auditors during financial statement audits and SOC 1 examinations.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Accounts Receivable Manager or Controller.

Benefits

• flexible and consumer-friendly financing programs
• financing solutions make clean water, home renovations, and the great outdoors more affordable
• growing, national company with values that are deeply rooted in a midwestern culture that cares about you as an individual
• We succeed when you succeed and celebrate what you bring to Aqua.
• say “Yes” to helping you succeed!
• aim to be a first-choice employer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior