Accounts Receivable Lead

Affirm is reinventing credit to make it more honest and friendly, giving consumers the flexibility to buy now and pay later without any hidden fees or compounding interest.

Accounts Receivable (AR) is a growing sub-team within the Accounting Operations Team. The Accounting Operations team is responsible for Travel & Expense, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable.

The AR Department handles billing for our Virtual Card Network (VCN), Brand Sponsored Program (BSP), and Affirm card merchants, as well as processing refunds for customers and merchants.

The AR Lead will set objectives for the AR Team aligned with department goals, manage all aspects of the AR Department, oversee staff, and ensure timely month-end close activities with accurate financial records.

What You'll Do

• Manage invoice processing for merchants and partners, reviewing for accuracy
• Handle cash applications, billing adjustments, and maintain AR aging
• Process customer refunds promptly
• Collaborate with CSMs on merchant deal sensitivities and escalation contacts
• Streamline processes and implement automation related to AR
• Prepare journal entries, reconcile GL accounts, and analyze variances during close
• Create and monitor metrics and KPIs, and drive process improvements
• Perform SOX walkthroughs to ensure compliance
• Provide PBCs for audits as needed
• Prepare and distribute ad-hoc reports to management

What We Look For

• 5+ years of AR experience, preferably in a fast-growing company
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration skills
• Leadership ability to support your team daily
• Strong analytical skills
• Curiosity and drive to improve processes
• Passion for Affirm and its mission

Base Pay Grade: H

Equity Grade: 3

New employees typically start at the beginning of the pay range. Affirm offers a transparent pay structure based on location, experience, and skills. Compensation includes base pay, stipends, benefits, and potential equity rewards.

Base pay range: $78,000 - $118,000 per year.

Affirm is a remote-first company, allowing most roles to be performed remotely within the country of employment, with some roles requiring occasional office presence.

Benefits

• Health insurance with premiums covered for employees and dependents
• Flexible Spending Wallets for various expenses
• Generous vacation and holiday time
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) at a discount

We are committed to an inclusive hiring process and provide accommodations for candidates with disabilities. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records, per local ordinances.

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