Accounts Receivable Collections Manager

The Third Group; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

The Third Group is seeking an A/R & Collections Manager based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This role is responsible for leading the Accounts Receivable function, ensuring smooth operations of invoicing, collections, and cash applications, while maintaining effective cash flow health.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and over 5 years of relevant experience, showcasing advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities. Join a team focused on optimizing billing processes and enhancing department performance.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in billing, collections, and accounting within a corporate or audit environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily AR department operations and enforce policies.
• Oversee billing, collections, and cash application processes.
• Lead the monthly AR close and reconciliation tasks.
• Review daily aging reports to monitor collection status.
• Audit delinquent accounts prior to bad-debt designation.

Skills

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Strong analytical skills

Data entry accuracy

Ability to manage multiple priorities

Education

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

Job description

A/R & Collections Manager

Position Summary

The A/R & Collections Manager leads the Accounts Receivable function, overseeing day-to-day operations, team performance, and systems implementation. This role is accountable for all invoicing, collections, and cash application activities, with a focus on maintaining healthy cash flow through proactive monitoring of customer accounts and AR aging.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage daily AR department operations, including the development and enforcement of policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Oversee and streamline billing, collections, and cash application processes
• Lead the monthly AR close, including sub-ledger to GL reconciliation, revenue reporting, and preparation of month-end schedules and reports
• Review daily aging reports to monitor collection status and reduce collection cycle times
• Audit delinquent accounts to ensure all collection efforts have been exhausted prior to bad-debt designation
• Partner with sales and division leadership to enforce collection guidelines and resolve disputes promptly
• Manage chargebacks and outstanding AR claims in coordination with internal departments
• Support year-end and internal audit processes by responding to information requests and providing documentation
• Identify billing and collections trends and initiate corrective actions to protect cash flow
• Compile and analyze data on billing volume, payments received, outstanding balances, and cash fluctuations; prepare regular and ad hoc management reports
• Maintain working knowledge of deferred revenue and unbilled AR
• Monitor, coach, and evaluate AR team performance; manage labor utilization and department goal-setting
• Foster clear, timely internal communication across the team and with cross-functional stakeholders

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• 5+ years of experience in billing, collections, and accounting within a corporate or audit environment
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong analytical and data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, learn quickly, and cross-train across accounting functions