Accounts Receivable Lead

Affirm; Detroit (MI); Remote; USD 88,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a skilled Accounts Receivable Lead to join their dynamic team. This role involves managing invoice processing, overseeing cash applications, and ensuring accurate financial records. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and analytical skills, with a passion for improving processes. As a remote-first organization, the company offers flexibility while maintaining a collaborative work environment. If you thrive in fast-paced settings and are committed to excellence, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health coverage

Flexible stipends

Generous vacation and holiday time

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of AR experience in a fast-growing company.
• Strong leadership skills to support and develop your team.

Responsibilities

• Manage invoice processing and ensure timely payments.
• Streamline processes and implement automation related to AR.
• Prepare and review journal entries and reconcile GL accounts.

Skills

Accounts Receivable Management

Analytical Skills

Leadership Skills

Communication Skills

Cross-functional Collaboration

Job description

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 aligning with department goals, manage the team, oversee primary responsibilities, and ensure timely month-end close activities with accurate financial records.

What You'll Do

1. Manage invoice processing, review for accuracy, and ensure timely payments to merchants and partners.
2. Handle cash applications, billing adjustments, and maintain AR aging accuracy.
3. Manage customer refunds processing.
4. Collaborate with CSMs on merchant deal sensitivities and escalation contacts.
5. Streamline processes and implement automation related to AR.
6. Prepare and review journal entries, reconcile GL accounts, and analyze variances during close.
7. Create and manage metrics, KPIs, documentation, and drive process improvements.
8. Perform SOX walkthroughs to ensure compliance.
9. Provide PBCs for audits as requested.
10. Prepare and distribute ad-hoc reports for management.

What We Look For

• 5+ years of AR experience, preferably in a fast-growing company.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with strong interpersonal abilities.
• Ability to work effectively cross-functionally.
• Strong leadership skills to support and develop your team.
• Analytical skills and curiosity for process improvement.
• Passion for Affirm and its mission.

Base Pay Grade: H

Equity Grade: 4

New employees typically start at the beginning of the pay range. Affirm offers transparent pay based on factors like location, experience, and skills. Compensation includes base salary, potential equity, stipends, and benefits such as health coverage.

USA base pay range (CA, WA, NY, NJ, CT): $100,000 - $140,000 annually.

USA base pay range (other states): $88,000 - $128,000 annually.

Note: Visa sponsorship is not available for this role.

Affirm is a remote-first company, allowing most roles to be performed remotely within the country. Some roles may require occasional office visits.

Benefits

• Health coverage with premiums paid by Affirm for you and dependents.
• Flexible stipends for technology, food, lifestyle, and family 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 consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with local ordinances.

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