Accounts Receivable Associate Manager

Accurate Background; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 82,500 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

401(k) plan

Job summary

Accurate Background is seeking an Associate Accounts Receivable Manager to lead receivables operations in a fast-paced environment. You will oversee invoicing, collections, and customer accounts, ensuring accuracy and compliance across multiple platforms and time zones.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years AR experience (SaaS/tech preferred), strong Excel skills, and supervisory background. Competitive salary with benefits and opportunities to improve processes and automation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years experience in accounts receivable, preferably SaaS/tech.
• 1+ years supervisory or management experience in AR or billing.
• Understanding of accounting principles and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Experience working across cultures/time zones, esp. with India.
• Familiarity with billing in background screening industry (preferred).
• Experience with recurring revenue or usage-based billing (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the accounts receivable process including invoicing and collections.
• Supervise AR specialists and supervisors across locations/time zones.
• Ensure timely and accurate billing for services (subscription and usage-based).
• Collaborate with Account Management and Customer Service to resolve disputes.
• Monitor aging reports and manage collections to minimize DSO and bad debt.
• Assist month-end close with reports, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Support audits with documentation and analysis.
• Identify process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Lead multiple projects across cross-functional initiatives.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Proactive attitude

5+ years AR experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Salesforce

Jira

Tableau

Job description

When you join Accurate Background, you’re an integral part of making every hire the start of a success story. Your contributions will help us fulfill our mission of advancing the background screening experience through visibility and insights, empowering our clients to make smarter, unbiased decisions.

Job Description: As a key member of the Accounting Department, the Associate Accounts Receivable Manager will lead our receivables operations in the fast-paced background screening industry. This role is responsible for overseeing invoicing, collections, and customer account management, with a focus on accuracy, efficiency, and compliance. The ideal candidate has strong experience in high volume B2B billing environments and is skilled in resolving client disputes while maintaining strong relationships. They will oversee multiple billing cycles for multiple platforms, reconcile payments among several formats, and serve as an escalation on payment and disputes. They will assist the Accounts Receivable Director with maintaining procedures, processes, integrations, and support direct reports as needed. They will assist the Accounting Team with Excel reporting, audit requests, data analysis, database management, and other tasks as needed. Applicant should display the ability to work quickly and accurately with large volumes of data while displaying a high degree of professionalism with a positive and proactive attitude. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational skills, advanced Excel experience, and the ability to multitask and adapt in a changing professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the accounts receivable process, including invoicing, collections, cash application, and reconciliation.
• Supervise a team of accounts receivable specialists and supervisors across different locations and time zones; provide leadership, training, and performance evaluations.
• Ensure timely and accurate billing for services, including monthly subscription charges and usage-based billing.
• Collaborate with Account Management and Customer Service teams to resolve customer disputes.
• Monitor aging reports and proactively manage collections to minimize DSO and reduce bad debt.
• Assist with month-end close by preparing reports, journal entries, and reconciliation.
• Support internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and analysis.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Lead and manage multiple projects simultaneously across cross-functional initiatives, ensuring delivery of objectives and management of resources effectively.
• Assist with organizational initiatives to ensure billing is processed accurately.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years experience in accounts receivable, preferably in SaaS, technology, or professional services sectors.
• 1+ years of supervisory or management experience in accounts receivable or billing operations.
• Understanding of accounting principles and internal controls.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with demonstrated experience working effectively across cultures and time zones, particularly with teams in India.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with billing practices in the background screening industry.
• Experience with NetSuite, Salesforce, Jira, and Tableau.
• Experience with recurring revenue models or usage-based billing.
• CAPM or other project management certification.
• Experience leading or participating in the implementation of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), or other automation solutions.

The annual base salary for this position ranges from $82,500 - $100,000. Pay will vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and relevant education and training. This position may also be eligible for an annual performance-based bonus, commission, or other variable pay plan.

• The Company also offers a full range of benefits, including medical, dental, and 401k.

Accurate Way: We offer a fun, fast-paced environment, with lots of room for growth. We have an unwavering commitment to diversity, ensuring everyone has a complete sense of belonging here. Take ownership, Be open, Stay curious, Work as One – core values that dictate what we stand for, and how we behave. Take ownership. Be accountable for your actions, your team, and the company. Accept responsibility willingly, especially when it’s what’s best for our customers. Give others every reason to trust you, believe in you, and count on you. Rise to every occasion with your personal best. Be open. Be open to new ideas. Be inclusive of people and ways of doing things. Make yourself accessible and approachable, and communicate with genuineness, transparency, honesty, and respect. Embrace differences. Stay curious. Stay curious even as you move forward. Tirelessly ask questions and challenge the status quo in your pursuit of new ideas, ways to solve problems, and to continually grow and improve. Work as one. Work together to create the best customer and workplace experience. Put our customers and employees first—before individual or departmental agendas. Make sure they get the help they need to succeed.

Equal opportunities Accurate is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to hiring talented and qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accurate will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.

This posting is open for U.S.-based candidates who currently reside in the following states: CA, CO, FL, GA, IL, MD, MN, NC, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, VA, WA, WV. For Court Runner opportunities, candidates may also reside in: AZ, DE, KY, MI, NH, NV

Accurate will not interview candidates via text or email. Our interviews are conducted by recruiters and leaders via the phone, Zoom/Teams or in an in-person format. Accurate will never ask candidates to make any type of personal financial investment related to gaining employment with the Company. Accurate is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to hiring talented and qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law. Accurate will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws.