Accounts Receivable Supervisor/Manager
Robert Half · White Plains, NY · 1 mo ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Direct the day-to-day receivables function, overseeing invoice processing, payment posting, collections activity, deduction handling, and account balancing.
- Guide and develop accounts receivable staff by providing training, coaching, and ongoing support to maintain high levels of accuracy and performance.
- Analyze aging trends and take proactive steps on overdue balances to strengthen collection results and limit outstanding debt.
- Investigate account variances such as disputed charges, partial payments, and unapplied funds, and drive resolution in a timely manner.
- Work closely with sales, customer support, and finance partners to address billing concerns while preserving strong customer relationships.
- Produce recurring receivables reports, performance metrics, and month-end schedules to support management review and close activities.
- Uphold established credit practices, company policies, and internal control standards across all receivables processes.
- Contribute to customer credit reviews, new account onboarding, and ongoing assessment of account exposure and payment risk.
- Recommend and implement process enhancements that improve efficiency, data accuracy, and overall receivables workflow.
- Provide audit support by organizing required documentation and clarifying account activity within the accounting system.
Requirements
- Experience managing accounts receivable operations, including invoicing, collections, cash application, and account reconciliation.
- Strong background in commercial collections and the ability to follow up effectively on delinquent balances.
- Working knowledge of billing functions, payment discrepancies, deductions, and unapplied cash resolution.
- Able to prepare accurate reports and support month-end close activities with attention to detail.
- Effective leadership skills with experience training, mentoring, or supervising team members.
- Strong cross-functional communication skills and the ability to resolve customer account issues collaboratively.