AR Cash Posting Manager — Lead Team, Payments

Greatjob; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Greatjob is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable (AR) Manager in Columbus, OH to lead a four-person team responsible for posting customer payments and maintaining accurate AR records. The role emphasizes hands-on accounting leadership, cash application, account reconciliations, and reliable financial data.

You’ll coach the team, monitor daily posting activity, resolve unapplied cash and discrepancies, coordinate with other departments, and support month‑end close.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.

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 transactions are completed within established deadlines.
• Research and resolve unapplied cash, payment discrepancies, unidentified payments, and posting issues.
• Coordinate with 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.

Skills

Accounts receivable management

Cash application

Cash posting

Team leadership

ERP systems

Excel

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree or 5+ years AR experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Greatjob is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable (AR) Manager in Columbus, OH to lead a four-person team responsible for posting customer payments and maintaining accurate AR records. The role emphasizes hands-on accounting leadership, cash application, account reconciliations, and reliable financial data.

You’ll coach the team, monitor daily posting activity, resolve unapplied cash and discrepancies, coordinate with other departments, and support month‑end close.