Accounts Receivable Manager: Cash Flow & Team Lead

Vaco by Highspring; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Wilson, NC, seeks an Accounts Receivable Manager to lead a team responsible for invoicing, cash application, collections, and credit management.

You will supervise AR activities, maintain aging reports, and partner with Finance to optimize cash flow and working capital in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong Excel skills and ERP experience, plus leadership and analytical capabilities to manage multiple priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive Accounts Receivable experience, including management or supervisory responsibilities.
• Proven experience overseeing invoicing, cash application, collections, credit management, and aging analysis.
• Strong knowledge of accounts receivable best practices and internal controls.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Experience utilizing ERP systems in a high-volume environment.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage, mentor, and develop a team of Accounts Receivable professionals, providing coaching, performance feedback, and ongoing support.
• Oversee the end-to-end invoicing process, ensuring invoices are generated accurately and distributed timely.
• Supervise daily cash application activities and ensure customer payments are applied correctly and efficiently.
• Manage customer credit reviews, approvals, and credit limit monitoring to minimize risk while supporting business growth.
• Monitor and maintain accounts receivable aging reports, identifying trends and proactively addressing delinquent accounts.
• Review aging balances and collaborate with customers, sales teams, and management to resolve outstanding payment issues.
• Develop and implement AR policies, procedures, and controls to improve efficiency and strengthen compliance.
• Prepare and present AR metrics, reporting, and analysis to leadership.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities related to accounts receivable.
• Partner with Accounting and Finance leadership to improve cash flow and working capital performance.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to AR processes, reporting, and system utilization.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

NetSuite

Job description

Vaco by Highspring in Wilson, NC, seeks an Accounts Receivable Manager to lead a team responsible for invoicing, cash application, collections, and credit management.

You will supervise AR activities, maintain aging reports, and partner with Finance to optimize cash flow and working capital in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires strong Excel skills and ERP experience, plus leadership and analytical capabilities to manage multiple priorities.