Accounts Receivable Strategist

American Academy of Family Physicians; Kansas City (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Job summary

American Academy of Family Physicians seeks an Accounts Receivable Strategist to manage day-to-day AR operations across programs, ensuring accurate invoicing, cash application, and collections. The role emphasizes deferred revenue analysis, GAAP adherence, and collaboration with IT to optimize processes using automation and AI tools.

You will build expertise in ASC 606, revenue recognition, and accounting systems while working in a hybrid in-office/remote environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of accounts receivable, billing, collections, and general accounting experience.
• Hands-on reconciliation experience, including deferred revenue analysis.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition principles.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or related field — or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and an accounting/ERP or membership system.

Responsibilities

• The Accounts Receivable Strategist supports the organization\'s Accounts Receivable function and is responsible for day-to-day accounts receivable operations, including invoicing, cash application, collections support, reconciliation, deferred revenue, and revenue recognition across AAFP programs, products, and services.
• The role applies established GAAP and revenue recognition guidance, partners with Accounting and IT on process and system improvements, and uses AAFP-approved technologies, including automation and AI-enabled tools, to improve efficiency, accuracy, controls, and audit readiness.
• When complex or unusual accounting matters arise, this role researches applicable ASC 606 guidance and recommends the appropriate accounting and revenue treatment for review by senior accounting staff.
• This role is designed for a self-starter with a solid accounting foundation who will deepen expertise in ASC 606, revenue recognition, and accounting systems over time, with mentoring and oversight from senior accounting staff.
• We are looking for a curious problem-solver who is comfortable learning new systems, improving processes, and growing into more complex revenue accounting work.

Skills

Accounts receivable

Billing

Collections

General accounting

GAAP

Revenue recognition

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP system

Membership system

Job description

When you join the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), you are at the center of transforming health care. You are on the leading edge of ensuring family doctors have what they need to adapt, and you are part of a legacy that has been instrumental in improving and advocating for family medicine since 1947. Make an impact that matters. Be Team AAFP.

HOURS: Hybrid – Monday/Friday Remote. Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday In-Office. Additional hours as required

TRAVEL: Possible 3-5 days travel per year

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Accounts Receivable Strategist supports the organization's Accounts Receivable function and is responsible for day-to-day accounts receivable operations, including invoicing, cash application, collections support, reconciliation, deferred revenue, and revenue recognition across AAFP programs, products, and services. The role applies established GAAP and revenue recognition guidance, partners with Accounting and IT on process and system improvements, and uses AAFP-approved technologies, including automation and AI-enabled tools, to improve efficiency, accuracy, controls, and audit readiness. When complex or unusual accounting matters arise, this role researches applicable ASC 606 guidance and recommends the appropriate accounting and revenue treatment for review by senior accounting staff.

This role is designed for a self-starter with a solid accounting foundation who will deepen expertise in ASC 606, revenue recognition, and accounting systems over time, with mentoring and oversight from senior accounting staff. We are looking for a curious problem-solver who is comfortable learning new systems, improving processes, and growing into more complex revenue accounting work.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 2–4 years of accounts receivable, billing, collections, and general accounting experience.
• Hands-on reconciliation experience, including deferred revenue analysis.
• Working knowledge of GAAP and revenue recognition principles.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or a related field — or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and an accounting/ERP or membership system.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of progressive accounts receivable and revenue accounting experience.
• Direct experience applying ASC 606 — identifying performance obligations, allocating transaction price, and determining timing of revenue recognition.
• Contract review experience evaluating pricing and accounting implications.
• Audit support experience (internal and/or external).
• System implementation, testing, or major system upgrade experience.
• Experience using AI or automation tools to improve accounting workflows.
• Familiarity with financial/membership and payment platforms.

Strengths & Capabilities

• Strong written and verbal communication, high attention to detail, and a commitment to data integrity.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively, and to adapt as standards, systems, and technologies evolve.
• Willingness to use AAFP-approved AI and automation tools in accordance with governance, security, and control standards.

Other duties as required

At the AAFP we are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, marital status, religion, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, or any other protected status.

Thank you for your interest in AAFP. Let’s make a difference, together.

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