Accounts Receivable Supervisor/Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Supervisor/Manager to join a transportation equipment manufacturing organization in Kansas City, Missouri. This contract opportunity has the potential to become permanent and is ideal for a hands-on accounts receivable specialist who can balance day-to-day execution with team leadership and process direction. The person in this role will play a key part in strengthening collection strategies, overseeing core AR activities, and helping build a more structured approach to credit and receivables management.

Responsibilities:
• Lead daily accounts receivable operations while directly contributing to collection efforts and other core AR activities.
• Supervise and support a small team, providing guidance, prioritization, and accountability across receivables workflows.
• Drive commercial collections by following up on overdue balances, resolving payment issues, and improving recovery results.
• Review customer accounts to assess credit terms and recommend appropriate credit limits based on risk and payment history.
• Oversee cash application activities to help ensure customer payments are posted accurately and in a timely manner.
• Coordinate customer account setup processes and verify that account information is complete and aligned with internal requirements.
• Analyze aging reports and billing data to identify delinquency trends, escalation needs, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Create a more organized, long-range approach to collections and receivables management that supports business goals and team effectiveness.• Strong background in accounts receivable with significant experience in commercial collections.
• Working knowledge of cash applications, billing functions, customer account setup, and aging report analysis.
• Prior leadership experience in an AR environment is preferred; candidates with senior-level experience and clear readiness for management will also be considered.
• Ability to evaluate customer creditworthiness and make sound recommendations on payment terms and credit limits.
• Demonstrated skill in organizing collection activities, setting priorities, and improving follow-through on outstanding accounts.
• Strong analytical thinking with the ability to understand broader business impacts and develop longer-term plans.
• Effective communication skills for working with customers, internal stakeholders, and team members in a detail-oriented manner.