AR Leader — End-to-End Cash Flow & Process Improvement

Accrue Partners; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

AccruePartners is seeking a hands-on leader to own the receivables function from invoicing through cash collection in Charlotte, NC. You will standardize AR processes, drive improvements with IT and Finance, and directly influence cash flow with leadership visibility.

You will manage a team of billing, collections and cash application staff, develop talent, and ensure GAAP-aligned controls across multiple entities in a growth-focused organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in accounts receivable, billing, credit or collections with team leadership.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or equivalent experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP and billing systems.
• Experience in multi-entity, services, or high-growth environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP as it relates to revenue, receivables and reserves.
• Proven leadership, communication and problem-solving skills to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accurate and timely customer invoicing, including cutoffs, exceptions and adjustments.
• Ensure prompt cash application, investigate unapplied cash, short payments, and discrepancies.
• Own collections strategy, aging reviews, and prioritization of past-due and at-risk accounts.
• Lead resolution of customer disputes and implement preventive improvements with internal partners.
• Monitor DSO, aging, past-due exposure, unapplied cash, and collections performance.
• Reconcile AR subledgers to GL, support month-end close and prepare reserve analyses.
• Lead, coach and develop billing, collections and cash application staff.
• Standardize receivables processes, controls and documentation across the organization.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance or related field

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

AccruePartners is seeking a hands-on leader to own the receivables function from invoicing through cash collection in Charlotte, NC. You will standardize AR processes, drive improvements with IT and Finance, and directly influence cash flow with leadership visibility.

You will manage a team of billing, collections and cash application staff, develop talent, and ensure GAAP-aligned controls across multiple entities in a growth-focused organization.