Accounts Receivable Manager – REMOTE

Goodwin Recruiting; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Remote; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

401(k) with company matching

Generous paid time off

Fully remote with ET hours

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Accounts Receivable Manager – Remote (Eastern Time) is a leadership role with a growing East Coast company. You will manage a small AR team and own multi-state AR processes, aligning billing, collections, and cash flow with leadership.

This fully remote position operates during normal ET business hours and offers growth opportunities. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in AR or related accounting, strong QuickBooks Online expertise (Xero a plus), advanced Excel skills, and a Bachelor’s degree in

Qualifications

• 5+ years in accounts receivable or related accounting roles, with 1–2 years in supervision.
• Expert proficiency with QuickBooks Online; Xero experience is a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivots and lookups.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Strong communication and problem-solving with high emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise 1–2 AR and billing specialists and oversee daily workflow.
• Own AR cycle across multi-state operations, ensuring timely billing and cash collection.
• Develop and maintain SOPs for billing, payment application, and collections follow-up.
• Manage reconciliations, disputes, and root-cause analysis with operations.
• Prepare AR aging reports, cash flow forecasts, and present metrics to leadership.
• Oversee transition from QuickBooks Online to Xero.
• Ensure multi-state tax tracking and remittance compliance.
• Handle high-value collections escalations with external agencies as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Conflict resolution

Emotional intelligence

Supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

QuickBooks Online

Xero

Excel

Job description

Accounts Receivable Manager – Remote (Eastern Time)

Join a respected commercial cleaning company on the East Coast that is continuing its strong growth and expanding leadership. This fully remote opportunity offers a chance to lead and optimize accounts receivable operations across multiple states while managing a small team and contributing to key financial processes.

Accounts Receivable Manager Benefits & Compensation

• Competitive base salary ($70,000–$85,000) based on experience
• Performance-based bonus potential
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company matching
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Fully remote work with a schedule during normal Eastern Time business hours (9 a.m.–5 p.m.)
• Opportunities for career growth and leadership development

Accounts Receivable Manager Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in accounts receivable, credit & collections, or general accounting, including 1–2 years in a supervisory or management capacity
• Expert proficiency with QuickBooks Online is required; experience with Xero is a strong plus
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookup functions
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or equivalent experience
• Strong communication, negotiation, and conflict-resolution skills with high emotional intelligence

Accounts Receivable Manager Preferred Background & Skills

• Proven experience managing and developing accounting teams
• Demonstrated ability to reduce Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) and manage past-due accounts effectively
• Skilled at designing and implementing billing and collection workflows
• Comfortable handling client escalations diplomatically yet firmly

Accounts Receivable Manager Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of 1–2 accounts receivable and billing specialists, overseeing daily workflow and performance
• Own the end-to-end accounts receivable cycle for multi-state operations, ensuring timely billing and cash collection
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for billing, payment application, and collections follow-up
• Manage complex account reconciliations, dispute resolution, and collaborate with operations to address root causes
• Prepare and present AR aging reports, cash flow forecasts, and other key financial metrics to leadership
• Maintain mastery of QuickBooks Online and lead the transition to Xero
• Ensure compliance with multi-state sales tax tracking and remittance
• Handle high-value collections escalations and coordinate with external collection agencies as needed

This role suits a self-motivated, accountable professional with a strong personality who values transparency, teamwork, and winning through hard work and initiative. If you thrive working remotely within a collaborative culture and want to make a tangible impact on a growing company’s financial operations, this opportunity deserves your attention.