Accounting Manager

Hire Point Recruiting; Basking Ridge (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Point Recruiting's client in New Jersey seeks an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee billing, accounts receivable and collections. You will ensure accurate invoicing, manage outstanding receivables, and support the month-end close in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires a hands-on accounting professional with strong attention to detail, excellent communication, and leadership experience in billing and collections. Join a team that values robust controls and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong experience with billing, accounts receivable, and collections.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day‑to‑day accounting activities related to billing, accounts receivable, and collections.
• Oversee the preparation and issuance of accurate and timely customer invoices.
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and proactively manage outstanding balances.
• Lead collection efforts and communicate directly with customers regarding past‑due accounts, billing questions, and payment discrepancies.
• Research and resolve billing issues, short payments, deductions, and account discrepancies.
• Partner with sales, operations, customer service, and other internal teams to ensure accurate billing and timely resolution of customer issues.
• Maintain accurate customer account information, payment terms, and supporting documentation.
• Review cash receipts and ensure payments are properly applied to customer accounts.
• Prepare and maintain accounts receivable reconciliations, aging reports, and collection forecasts.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Assist with revenue recognition and related accounting activities as applicable.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Identify opportunities to improve billing, collections, and accounts receivable processes.
• Prepare schedules and documentation for external auditors.
• Provide management with reporting and analysis related to receivables, collections, and cash flow.
• Manage and develop accounting staff as applicable.
• Support additional accounting and finance projects as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Position Overview

Our client is seeking an experienced Accounting Manager to oversee key accounting functions with a particular focus on billing, accounts receivable, and collections. This individual will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely customer invoicing, managing outstanding receivables, supporting the month‑end close, and maintaining strong accounting processes and controls.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on accounting professional with strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and experience managing billing and collections in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the day‑to‑day accounting activities related to billing, accounts receivable, and collections
• Oversee the preparation and issuance of accurate and timely customer invoices
• Monitor accounts receivable aging and proactively manage outstanding balances
• Lead collection efforts and communicate directly with customers regarding past‑due accounts, billing questions, and payment discrepancies
• Research and resolve billing issues, short payments, deductions, and account discrepancies
• Partner with sales, operations, customer service, and other internal teams to ensure accurate billing and timely resolution of customer issues
• Maintain accurate customer account information, payment terms, and supporting documentation
• Review cash receipts and ensure payments are properly applied to customer accounts
• Prepare and maintain accounts receivable reconciliations, aging reports, and collection forecasts
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries and account reconciliations
• Assist with revenue recognition and related accounting activities as applicable
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Identify opportunities to improve billing, collections, and accounts receivable processes
• Prepare schedules and documentation for external auditors
• Provide management with reporting and analysis related to receivables, collections, and cash flow
• Manage and develop accounting staff as applicable
• Support additional accounting and finance projects as needed

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong experience with billing, accounts receivable, and collections
• Prior supervisory or management experience preferred
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles
• Experience with month‑end close, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Strong Excel skills and experience working with ERP/accounting systems
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to communicate professionally and effectively with customers regarding sensitive collection matters
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast‑paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or progress toward CPA certification is a plus
• Experience improving or automating billing and accounts receivable processes
• Experience with high‑volume or complex customer billing environments
• Experience partnering with cross‑functional teams including sales, operations, and customer service