Manager, Accounts Receivable

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for AR operations while acting as the primary steward of AR-related data quality.
• Oversee customer master data accuracy and establish governance routines for updates, validations, and compliance.
• Supervise AR Specialists, ensuring timely cash application, correct GL coding, and month-end readiness.
• Guarantee all cash is applied within 48 hours and all entries are posted before closing deadlines.
• Coach and mentor team members, fostering professional development and cross-training opportunities.
• Support ACH enrollment, electronic payment adoption, and remittance clarity.
• Maintain strong relationships with banking partners to optimize cash application processes.
• Collaborate with internal departments to identify and properly allocate transactions.
• Lead projects designed to reduce manual work, streamline processes, and integrate AR workflows across systems.
• Work with IT and Finance on enhancements to major ERP systems and tools that improve efficiency and data accuracy.
• Promote standardization of AR processes through scalable methods, templates, and reporting structures.
• Use KPIs, dashboards, and analytics to measure performance, drive improvements, and enhance decision-making.
• Collaborate with other Kyocera entities to identify opportunities for process alignment or shared efficiencies in AR operations.
• Oversee monthly close activities related to AR including reconciliations, cash application cutoffs, and exception reporting.
• Maintain adherence to internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements.
• Provide AR metrics and insights to management, identifying trends and recommending actions.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
• 7 years of Accounts Receivable or Order-to-Cash experience, including cash application, reconciliations, and billing resolution.
• 3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, AR processes, cash application flows, and month-end closing requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with ERP systems (Oracle, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, or similar).
• Proven ability to improve AR processes, reduce manual activities, or streamline workflows.
• Experience in data governance, master data accuracy, or control procedures.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to produce KPIs, dashboards, and performance metrics.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills for cross-department collaboration.
• High accuracy, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to meeting deadlines.

Preferred Experience

• Supporting automation initiatives, system enhancements, or cross-functional projects with IT.
• Background working with banking portals, lockbox processes, or electronic payment systems (ACH, credit card).
• Familiarity with internal controls, audit documentation, or SOX/J-SOX environments.
• Experience in multi-entity AR operations, shared services, or standardization initiatives.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data modeling).
• Experience with customer master data frameworks or ERP data management workflows.

Benefits

The typical pay range for this role is $74,000 - $122,000. This pay range represents the base hourly rate or base annual full-time salary for all positions in the job grade within which this position falls. The actual base salary offer will depend on a variety of factors including experience, education, geography, and other relevant factors.