Accounts Receivable Manager

LHH; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking a hands-on Accounts Receivable Manager to oversee billing operations, cash application, contract activity, month-end close, and AR reporting. You will supervise a team of three and participate in daily transactional activities to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and strong internal controls.

This direct-hire role offers a hybrid schedule after training, with a focus on process improvements and cross-functional collaboration to resolve billing issues and optimize cash flow.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in accounts receivable or revenue accounting.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables and data analysis.
• Experience with ERP or accounting software systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three Accounts Receivable professionals.
• Oversee daily billing operations to ensure accurate and timely invoicing.
• Manage the cash application process and verify payments are recorded correctly.
• Coordinate month-end close activities related to AR and revenue transactions.
• Prepare and review journals, schedules, and supporting documentation.

Skills

Leadership experience

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP software

Job description

LHH is seeking a hands‑on Accounts Receivable Manager. This role is responsible for overseeing billing operations, cash application processes, contract financial activity, month‑end close responsibilities, and accounts receivable reporting. The Accounts Receivable Manager will directly supervise a team of three and play an active role in daily transactional activities while ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and strong internal controls. This position is direct hire and will pay between $75K and $90K annually. This position is also hybrid after training.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of three Accounts Receivable professionals.
• Oversee daily billing operations to ensure accurate and timely invoicing.
• Actively participate in billing, cash application, and account reconciliation activities.
• Manage the cash application process, ensuring customer payments are properly recorded and applied.
• Review and oversee financial aspects related to contracts including final billing adjustments and account settlements.
• Monitor accounts receivable balances and aging reports, identifying trends, discrepancies, and areas requiring attention.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve billing and payment application issues.
• Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances as needed.
• Coordinate and complete month‑end close activities related to accounts receivable and revenue transactions.
• Prepare and review journal entries, schedules, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Analyze workflows and recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Assist with audit requests and provide supporting documentation as required.
• Generate recurring and ad hoc reporting for management related to receivables, billing activity, and cash receipts.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of progressive accounts receivable or revenue accounting experience.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience required.
• Strong understanding of billing, cash application, account reconciliations, and month‑end close processes.
• Experience reviewing and analyzing accounts receivable aging reports.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Experience working with ERP or accounting software systems.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross‑functionally.
• Ability to balance leadership responsibilities with hands‑on transactional work in a fast‑paced environment.