Accounts Receivable Lead

POSITION SUMMARY 

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. 

NOTE 

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” relationship. 

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