Accounts Receivable Lead

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Lead to guide receivables activity for a manufacturing operation in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can combine strong operational oversight with a hands-on approach to collections, billing accuracy, and account resolution. The role will work closely with cross-functional partners to strengthen cash flow, support reporting needs, and promote efficient receivables practices across the accounting team.

If you are already in contact with one of our Recruiting Managers, please reach out to them directly to discuss this opportunity. If not, for immediate consideration, please apply or call Warren Knight at View phone number on us.fitly.work

Responsibilities:

• Direct daily accounts receivable workflows, ensuring billing, payment posting, and collection efforts are completed accurately and on schedule.

• Track aging balances and take timely action on overdue accounts to improve collection results and reduce outstanding receivables.

• Investigate and resolve payment variances, invoice questions, and customer account concerns through clear follow-up and problem solving.

• Review cash application activity to confirm customer payments are recorded correctly and reconciled in a timely manner.

• Collaborate with teams across sales, customer service, operations, and finance to support account maintenance and customer payment issues.

• Evaluate receivables data and performance trends, then recommend process improvements that strengthen cash flow and collection efficiency.

• Contribute to credit reviews by supporting customer assessments and helping establish appropriate credit parameters.

• Assist with month-end tasks, including account reconciliations, reporting support, and other close-related accounting activities.

• Create and refine accounts receivable procedures, documentation, and internal controls to improve consistency and accuracy.

• Provide day-to-day guidance and training to accounts receivable team members while encouraging a productive, team-focused environment.

• At least 3 years of accounts receivable experience, with progressive responsibility in billing, collections, cash application, and account reconciliation.

• Background in manufacturing, distribution, industrial, or other high-volume transactional environments is strongly preferred.

• Working knowledge of commercial collections, credit evaluation, invoicing processes, and customer account management.

• Experience using ERP or accounting platforms such as Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, or comparable business systems.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyze data and prepare receivables-related reports.

• Clear communication, sound judgment, and effective problem-solving skills when working with customers and internal stakeholders.

• High level of organization, accuracy, and attention to detail in a fast-paced accounting environment.