Accounts Receivable Manager

We are seeking a highly experienced, hands-on AR Manager to take full ownership of accounts receivable operations across approximately 700 customer accounts.

This is a working management role requiring someone who can lead a collections team while personally managing accounts, resolving complex billing issues, and driving collections.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, results-driven self-starter with extensive AR or credit management experience, strong collection skills, and the ability to take ownership without constant oversight. Manufacturing industry experience is strongly preferred.

Key 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.

Qualifications

Extensive accounts receivable or credit management experience required.

Strong, proven track record in hands-on collections and managing complex customer accounts.

Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.

Experience with complex invoicing, EDI, or high-volume retail/distribution billing preferred.

Previous supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.

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.