Accounts Receivable Team Lead

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Team Lead to join an organization in Birmingham, Alabama. This hybrid contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting specialist who enjoys working with both internal teams and external clients in a fast-moving environment. The role offers a flexible weekday schedule and the chance to contribute to a collaborative accounting group while building toward a long-term position.

Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day accounts receivable activities while providing responsive support to internal departments and external customers.

• Monitor unapplied cash transactions, investigate discrepancies, and help ensure payments are accurately posted and reconciled.

• Partner with team members to resolve billing and collection issues in a timely and effective manner.

• Use accounting systems, Excel, and Outlook to maintain records, track account activity, and communicate updates effectively.

• Prioritize a steady volume of receivable-related tasks in a fast-paced setting while maintaining accuracy and service quality.

• Assist with cash activity processing and account follow-up to support efficient receivables operations.

• Previous experience in accounts receivable, collections, billing, or a related accounting support function. Also required previous leadership or team lead experience.

• Strong customer service skills with the ability to communicate professionally with a variety of stakeholders.

• Comfortable working in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.

• Basic working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Outlook.

• Ability to learn new accounting software quickly; prior experience with specialized systems is helpful but not required.