Accounts Receivable Lead

Accounts Receivable Lead

The Accounts Receivable Lead is responsible for overseeing day-to-day operations of the accounts receivable function, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, collections, cash application and reconciliation. This role drives improvements, supports financial reporting and collaborates cross functionally to maintain healthy cash flow and strong customer relationships.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Accounts Receivable Operations

• Assist with review of customer application and onboarding process
• Oversee billing processes to ensure timely and accurate invoice generation
• Monitor customer accounts to ensure timely collection of outstanding balances
• Review aging reports and develop strategies to reduce overdue accounts
• Handle escalated collection issues and negotiate payment arrangements

Cash Application & Reconciliation

• Ensure accurate and timely application of payments
• Reconcile AR subledger to the general ledger
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies, short payments and unapplied cash

Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare AR reports including aging analysis, DSO, and bad debt reserves
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities
• Assist in audit preparation and documentation
• Provide insights to leadership on cash flow trends and risk exposure

General Support

• Facilitate chargeback request and credit memo creation
• Assist with bank and credit card reconciliations
• Work cross functionally within AP and accounting functions, as time permits
• Maintain organized records and documentation
• Other duties, as assigned

Required Experience/Skills/Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• 3-4 years AR or accounting experience
• Proficient understanding of debits/credits and accounting principles
• Excel proficiency
• Strong communication and negotiation skills
• Strong attention to detail
• NetSuite ERP experience preferred

Physical Demands And Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or fingers, and handle or feel objects, tools, or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.