Accounts Receivable Manager

Century Group; California (MO); On-site; USD 117,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

Century Group seeks an Accounts Receivable Manager to lead AR and billing operations, ensuring accurate invoicing and timely payments. You will oversee collections, disputes, and cash flow support for a government-contracting client.

The ideal candidate has 7+ years in AR/billing, a accounting/finance background, and strong Excel and accounting software skills, with a focus on controls and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting/finance/business or equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years AR/billing management in government contracting.
• Experience with government contract billing and collections.
• Strong Excel and financial software proficiency.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead AR and billing operations with accurate invoicing and timely payments.
• Oversee collections, disputes, and customer account activity to support cash flow.
• Maintain accurate financial records and reconciliations in accounting systems.
• Develop and improve billing procedures, controls, and reporting processes.
• Support audits, closeout activities, reporting, and receivables initiatives.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Leadership

Attention to detail

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Excel

Financial management software

Job description

Century Group is partnering with a client that is seeking a Accounts Receivable Manager to join their team. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. Expected starting base salary of $117,000 to $118,000 per year.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead accounts receivable and billing operations while ensuring accurate invoicing and timely payment processing.
• Oversee customer account activity collections efforts and dispute resolution to support strong cash flow performance.
• Maintain accurate financial records and reconciliations while ensuring transactions are properly recorded within accounting systems.
• Develop and improve billing procedures controls and reporting processes to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Support audits closeout activities reporting requirements and strategic initiatives related to receivables management.

Requirements

• A Bachelor degree in accounting finance business or a related field or possess equivalent professional experience.
• 7+ years of accounts receivable and billing management experience within a government contracting environment.
• Demonstrate experience with government contract billing collections operations and customer account management.
• Possess advanced proficiency with Excel and financial management software applications.
• Maintain knowledge of accounting principles internal controls audit requirements and billing best practices.

Qualifications

• Apply strong analytical and problem solving skills to evaluate financial data and resolve complex billing issues.
• Communicate effectively with customers auditors leadership teams and cross functional stakeholders.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities through team development coaching and management of departmental priorities.
• Maintain exceptional attention to detail while managing multiple deadlines and high volume transaction activity.
• Build strong professional relationships and adapt effective to operational changes while driving continuous process improvement.