Accounts Receivable Manager

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to provide steady leadership for a manufacturing operation in Earth City, Missouri. This Long-term Contract position is fully onsite and is ideal for someone who can strengthen collections performance, improve receivables processes, and guide a team through a changing operating environment. The right candidate will combine strong people leadership with hands-on execution, bringing structure, accountability, and practical problem-solving to daily AR activities.Responsibilities:• Direct day-to-day accounts receivable, billing, cash activity, cash application, and commercial collections operations to support timely payment and accurate account management.• Supervise, coach, and develop AR staff while setting clear performance expectations and reinforcing consistent execution across the team.• Review aging trends, collection results, and cash flow indicators to identify priorities, reduce outstanding balances, and improve overall receivables performance.• Evaluate current workflows across people, process, and systems, then implement practical improvements that increase efficiency and strengthen controls.• Partner with internal leadership to establish operational discipline, resolve process gaps, and build a more accountable AR function.• Support continued adoption and effective use of Sage X3 by helping the team align daily activities with system capabilities and improved procedures.• Work closely with cross-functional partners to address billing issues, payment discrepancies, and customer account concerns in a timely manner.• Lead by example with a hands-on approach, stepping into detailed AR tasks when needed to maintain continuity and team momentum.