Accounts Receivable Manager

Ohio Transmission Corporation; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Ohio Transmission Corporation in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to lead cash posting and AR operations. This hands-on leader will manage a four-person team, ensure timely posting of customer payments, and maintain accurate AR data.

The ideal candidate combines accounting expertise with strong leadership, reconciliation skills, and a focus on process improvements to enhance cash application and reporting across the Finance function.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of accounts receivable management experience.
• Proficiency with Excel and ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to lead, motivate and develop a four-person AR team.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of four AR cash posting professionals.
• Oversee the daily processing and posting of customer payments.
• Ensure cash receipts are accurately and timely applied to customer accounts.
• Monitor daily cash posting activity and ensure timely completion of transactions.
• Research and resolve unapplied cash, payment discrepancies, and posting issues.
• Coordinate with internal teams to obtain information needed to apply payments.
• Review and reconcile customer accounts for accurate payment application.
• Perform and oversee account reconciliations and discrepancy research.
• Establish and maintain efficient cash posting procedures and internal controls.
• Monitor workloads, productivity, accuracy, and service levels.
• Provide training and ongoing development for team members.
• Identify opportunities to improve cash application processes and reduce manual work.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, Sales, and other departments to resolve issues.
• Prepare reports related to cash posting, unapplied cash, and reconciliations.
• Support month-end close activities and ensure AR cash activity is reflected in the ledger.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.
• Assist with system implementations and AR-related projects.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

About this role

Position: Accounts Receivable Manager
Location: Columbus, OH
Segment: Finance

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Accounts Receivable (AR) Manager to lead our cash posting and accounts receivable operations. This position manages a team of four and is responsible for ensuring that customer payments are accurately and timely posted to customer accounts.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional and effective people leader who understands cash application, account reconciliation, transaction accuracy, and the importance of timely and reliable financial data.

What You'll Do:

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of four AR cash posting professionals.
• Oversee the daily processing and posting of customer payments.
• Ensure cash receipts are accurately and timely applied to customer accounts.
• Monitor daily cash posting activity and ensure transactions are completed within established deadlines.
• Research and resolve unapplied cash, payment discrepancies, unidentified payments, and posting issues.
• Coordinate with the appropriate internal teams to obtain information needed to accurately apply customer payments.
• Review and reconcile customer accounts to ensure accurate payment application.
• Perform and oversee account reconciliations and research discrepancies.
• Establish and maintain efficient cash posting procedures and internal controls.
• Monitor team workloads, productivity, accuracy, and service levels.
• Provide training, coaching, and ongoing development for team members.
• Identify opportunities to improve cash application processes, eliminate manual work, and increase efficiency.
• Partner with Accounting, Finance, Sales, and other departments to resolve issues affecting cash application.
• Prepare and maintain reports related to cash posting, unapplied cash, and account reconciliation.
• Support month-end close activities and ensure AR cash activity is accurately reflected in the general ledger.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Assist with system implementations, process changes, and other AR-related projects as needed.

What You'll Need:

• Bachelor's degree or 5+ years of experience in managing accounts receivable, cash application, cash posting, or related accounting functions.
• Strong understanding of cash application and accounts receivable processes.
• Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to effectively manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team.

What Success Looks Like

Success in this role means leading a high-performing cash posting team, ensuring customer payments are posted accurately, efficiently, and on time, minimizing unapplied cash and posting discrepancies, and continuously improving the processes that support OTC Industrial's accounting operations.

The AR Manager will work closely with other members of the Finance and Accounting team while maintaining a clear focus on cash posting and application.

If you are an experienced AR professional who enjoys leading people, solving problems, and creating efficient, accurate processes, we'd love to hear from you.