Accounts Receivable Manager
Optimas Solutions · Wood Dale, IL · 1 mo ago
AccountingFull-time
Main responsibilities
- Oversee and continuously improve the end-to-end accounts receivable lifecycle, including billing, cash application, collections, and dispute management
- Establish and maintain credit limits, oversee customer onboarding, manage dispute resolution processes, and ensure accuracy of customer master records
- Monitor and report key metrics such as DSO, aging buckets, and bad-debt ratios to drive data-informed decisions
- Own the bad-debt reserve process, including analysis and alignment with accounting policies
- Lead AR NetSuite module functional usage, reporting, and end-user training; serve as the subject-matter expert for day-to-day system operations and troubleshooting across all AR activities
- Build and lead a high-performing Accounts Receivable and Credit team across on-site and remote work environments
- Establish clear roles, performance expectations and development plans to support team growth and engagement
- Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and customer service excellence
- Partner closely with Sales, Customer Service, Operations, and Finance to align on customer accounts, resolve issues, and improve end-to-end processes
- Own all AR related audit requests for the interim and annual audit, ensuring that all requests are provided to auditors in a timely manner
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls across AR and credit processes to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
Key Competencies
- Ability to manage multiple different workstreams with a willingness to roll up their sleeves
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Proactive, hands-on, and solutions-oriented
- Strong internal control mindset and risk awareness
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and workstreams while maintaining attention to detail