Accounts Receivable Lead: Cash Flow Champion

Crane 1 Services; Olde West Chester (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Crane 1 Services is seeking an Accounts Receivable Manager to lead our cash collection efforts and implement policies that improve DSO. This role reports to the Controller and supervises the A/R team, partnering with operations leaders to optimize receivables across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in collections and accounts receivable, a solid foundation in GAAP, and proficiency with SAGE 300 or ERP systems. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with collections, invoicing, and/or accounts receivable.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting or a related field or a combination of education and experience that illustrates a proven track record in this field.
• Knowledge of GAAP and basic accounting principles.
• Experience with SAGE300 or ERP systems and other automated collections tools

Responsibilities

• Implementation and execution of policies, procedures and strategies to improve A/R Cash Conversion Cycle. Must get results.
• Supervise and develop members of the A/R team
• Partner proactively with Branch Leadership and other Leaders to improve collections. Drive Cash Collections Process through sustainable efficient improvement
• Process accounts receivable transactions.
• Reviewing and recording daily cash receipts and applying them against open invoices.
• Leads the outside collection agency process.
• Perform account reconciliations in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist in the daily, weekly and monthly closing including the Key Measures of DSO, and % Past Due.
• Work proactively with Downstream Partners to improve Deposits, Integrity of Accounting Systems and specifically the A/R Trial Balance
• Review aged items for bad debt write-off and refund analysis.
• Continuous evaluation of current policies and recommendations for process improvements.
• Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.
• Provide support for internal and external audits.
• Other duties assigned.

Skills

AR experience

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Negotiation

MS Excel

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

SAGE300

ERP systems

Job description

Crane 1 Services is seeking an Accounts Receivable Manager to lead our cash collection efforts and implement policies that improve DSO. This role reports to the Controller and supervises the A/R team, partnering with operations leaders to optimize receivables across the organization.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years in collections and accounts receivable, a solid foundation in GAAP, and proficiency with SAGE 300 or ERP systems. Strong analytical and communication skills are essential.