Accounts Receivable Manager

Sourcebooks; Naperville (IL); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401(k)

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Sourcebooks seeks an Accounts Receivable Manager to lead AR and credit, shaping processes in SAP S/4HANA. You will develop a growing team, drive automation, and implement AI solutions in a fast‑growing publishing environment.

The role is remote-friendly across multiple states with Naperville‑area hybrid options. Bring 5+ years AR/credit experience and a bachelor’s in accounting or finance; strong Excel is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of AR/credit/collections experience with 2+ years in people management.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA AR processes (billing, FI-AR, cash application, disputes).
• Experience using AI tools or leading teams through system changes.
• Strong coaching, communication, and Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop accounts receivable team with coaching and performance reviews.
• Oversee collections, cash application, deductions, and chargebacks across channels.
• Manage credit reviews, limits, and holds with Sales and Customer Experience.
• Serve as AR/credit lead in SAP S/4HANA during go-live and stabilization.
• Build workflows, controls, and reporting including aging and DSO metrics.
• Champion AI adoption and piloting new tools within the team.
• Ensure customer balances are accurate and audit-ready; advise on write-offs.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Sourcebooks is transitioning to SAP S/4HANA, and we’re looking for an Accounts Receivable Manager to lead our accounts receivable and credit team through it. This is a chance to build: you’ll shape how AR and credit work in a new system, develop a team that’s ready to grow, and bring fresh thinking, including AI and automation, to a function at the heart of a fast‑growing publisher. If you’re a hands‑on leader who loves both developing people and improving processes, we’d love to meet you.

This position can be remote based in any of the following states: Arizona, Connecticut, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Montana, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington D.C., and Wisconsin. Candidates local to Naperville, Illinois, will work a hybrid schedule with at least one half day per week in the office. Remote team members may periodically be asked to travel to Naperville for training or company‑wide and department meetings.

This is an exempt salary position with a range of $95,000 - $105,000/Aannuall. We determine starting pay based on a thorough evaluation of job‑related factors, including geographic location, market conditions, relevant experience, training, and education. This process ensures a fair and competitive salary that aligns with both the company and the candidate’s qualifications.

What you’ll do:

• Lead, coach, and develop the accounts receivable team, including one‑on‑ones, performance reviews, and growth planning
• Oversee collections, cash application, and deduction and chargeback resolution across retail, distributor, and direct customer accounts
• Manage credit reviews, credit limits, and credit holds within established authority, partnering with Sales and Customer Experience
• Serve as the AR and credit process lead in SAP S/4HANA, supporting go‑live and post‑go‑live stabilization
• Build workflows, procedures, controls, and reporting, including baseline metrics such as aging and DSO
• Champion AI and technology adoption across the team, piloting new tools in a controlled way
• Keep customer balances accurate and audit‑ready, and provide collectibility input and write‑off recommendations

What you bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of accounts receivable, credit, or collections experience, including 2+ years directly managing people
• Extensive hands‑on experience across SAP S/4HANA accounts receivable processes, including billing (SD Billing), customer account management (FI‑AR), cash application, deductions and disputes, credit management, and reporting
• Experience using AI tools or similar technology, and a track record of leading teams through system or technology change
• Strong coaching, feedback, and communication skills, with the ability to build trust and influence across teams
• Curiosity and a willingness to experiment, balanced with sound judgment about risk and internal controls
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Nice to have: experience with an ERP implementation or post‑go‑live stabilization; SAP S/4HANA Collections or Dispute Management; retail or trade customer deductions, ideally in publishing or consumer products.

Why Sourcebooks?

At Sourcebooks, we believe books change lives. As the fifth‑largest U.S. publisher by print units sold, we connect authors and readers through an entrepreneurial approach informed by data and reader insights. Our work has earned recognition from Fast Company, Newsweek, Inc., and Publishers Weekly. Our books have reached more than 300 million lives, and we’re working to reach 300 million more.

Full‑time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical/Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account, 401(k), Short and Long‑Term Disability Insurance, Life/AD&D Insurance, & generous paid time off.

Sourcebooks values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.