AR Manager

Vaco; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco is seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to oversee the full AR cycle and lead the AR team. The role focuses on accurate receivables, credit and collections, reconciliations, aging, and adherence to accounting policies.

Responsibilities include managing billing, cash application, collections, credit reviews, and month-end close, while driving process improvements and internal controls within a high-volume environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounts receivable experience with leadership responsibility.
• Experience managing the full AR cycle including credit, collections, cash applications, reconciliations, aging, and close.
• Experience in credit management and risk assessment.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts receivable cycle, including billing, cash application, collections, credit management, account reconciliation, and reporting.
• Lead, develop, and oversee the AR team, including workload management and process improvement.
• Oversee customer credit management, including reviews, limits, terms, and risk assessment.
• Prepare and analyze AR aging reports and drive collections for past-due balances.
• Review and reconcile customer accounts and AR subledger against GL to resolve discrepancies.
• Monitor AR metrics, collections, outstanding balances, and customer payment trends.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve disputes, payment issues, and credit concerns.
• Support month-end close activities related to AR and ensure timely recording of transactions.
• Maintain internal controls and ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve AR processes, controls, reporting, and efficiency.

Skills

AR leadership

Analytical thinking

Strong communication

Time management

Process improvement

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Accounts Receivable Manager

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to oversee the full accounts receivable cycle and lead the AR team. This role will be responsible for maintaining accurate receivables, managing credit and collections activities, overseeing reconciliations and aging, and ensuring compliance with established accounting policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full accounts receivable cycle, including billing, cash application, collections, credit management, account reconciliation, and reporting.
• Lead, develop, and provide day-to-day oversight of the accounts receivable team, including workload management and process improvement.
• Oversee customer credit management, including credit reviews, credit limits, account terms, and risk assessment.
• Prepare, maintain, and analyze accounts receivable aging reports, identifying past-due balances and driving collection efforts.
• Review and reconcile customer accounts, AR subledger activity, and related general ledger accounts to ensure accuracy and timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Monitor key AR metrics, collection activity, outstanding balances, and customer payment trends.
• Partner with internal teams to resolve billing disputes, payment issues, credit concerns, and account discrepancies.
• Support month-end close activities related to accounts receivable and ensure transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
• Maintain appropriate internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies, accounting procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve AR processes, controls, reporting, and overall efficiency.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of progressive accounts receivable experience, including experience managing or leading an AR team.
• Strong knowledge of the complete accounts receivable cycle, including credit, collections, cash application, reconciliations, aging, and close processes.
• Demonstrated experience managing customer credit and evaluating credit risk.
• Strong ERP systems experience and advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve complex account discrepancies.
• Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a high-volume environment.

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