Billing/Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Exponent; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Exponent in Phoenix, AZ is seeking a Billing/Accounts Receivable Supervisor to oversee the billing and accounts receivable teams, direct client invoicing, manage collections, and ensure accurate payment application while upholding the firm’s financial controls.

The role interfaces with multiple industry clients and internal groups, involves account analysis and audits support, and requires leadership to mentor staff, optimize workflows, and sustain timely cash flow in a hybrid office setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or significant proven financial work experience.
• Strong accounts receivable and billing process knowledge.
• Leadership experience required.
• Excellent communication and analytical skills.
• Proficient with accounting software and Excel.
• Hybrid in-office schedule (4 days/wk).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily AR and billing operations.
• Direct client invoicing and cash application.
• Manage collections and reduce delinquent accounts.
• Coordinate with audits and external stakeholders.
• Develop AR policies and workflows.
• Mentor and supervise the AR team.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Cross-functional collaboration

Hybrid work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

About Exponent

Exponent is the only premium engineering and scientific consulting firm with the depth and breadth of expertise to solve our clients' most profoundly unique, unprecedented, and urgent challenges.

We are committed to engaging multidisciplinary teams of science, engineering, and regulatory experts to empower our clients with solutions that create a safer, healthier, more sustainable world. For over five decades, we've connected the lessons of past failures with tomorrow's solutions to advise clients as they innovate technologically complex products and processes, ensure the safety and health of their users, and address the challenges of sustainability.

Join our team of experts with degrees from top programs at over 500 universities and extensive experience spanning a variety of industries. At Exponent, you'll contribute to the diverse pool of ideas, talents, backgrounds, and experiences that drives our collaborative teamwork and breakthrough insights. Plus, we help you grow your career through mentoring, sponsorship, and a culture of learning. Thanks for your interest in joining our team!

Key statistics:

• 1,100+ Team members


• 950+ Consultants


• 640+ Ph.D.s


• 90+ Disciplines


• 30+ Offices globally

Location: US-AZ-Phoenix
Contract Type: Full-time

Our Opportunity

Exponent is currently seeking a Billing/Accounts Receivable Supervisor for the Finance/Accounting Group in our Phoenix, AZ office. In this role, you will oversee the billing and account receivable teams, direct the processing of client invoices, manage collections, ensure timely and accurate payment application, reconcile accounts, and resolve discrepancies while adhering to the firm's financial controls.

This individual will be the primary point of contact within the Finance/Accounting group for the billing and accounts receivable functions interacting with multi-industry domestic and international clients and employees across a variety of engineering disciplines and corporate departments. Additional assignments will include account analysis, acting as a point of contact to aid with our external audits, and other financial tasks that will allow the team to meet its overall objectives.

You will be responsible for

• Overseeing the daily operations of the billing and accounts receivable teams, including supervising staff, managing workflows, and ensuring accuracy and timeliness of client invoicing, cash application and the accounts receivable collections processes


• Leading and mentoring the billing and accounts receivable teams, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback to ensure high-quality work and professional development


• Ensuring that financial deadlines are met and that a high-level of customer service is provided to all external and internal stakeholders


• Collaborating with management and project teams to resolve billing inquiries and disputes in a timely manner


• Monitoring accounts receivable aging reports to identify delinquent accounts and implementing appropriate collection strategies to minimize bad debt and improve cash flow


• Developing and maintaining policies and procedures for the accounts receivable and billing functions, ensuring adherence to company policies and client guidelines

You will have the following skills and qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or significant proven financial work experience in a professional office setting


• Strong understanding of accounts receivable and billing processes and the corresponding financial controls


• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team


• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills to identify and resolve issues promptly


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills


• Advanced proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel


• Ensure data accuracy and attention to detail


• Ability to adhere to and prioritize deadlines while multi-tasking on a variety of initiatives


• Ability to work independently and liaise amongst various consulting and corporate groups within the firm


• Must be able to accommodate a hybrid work-in-office schedule; currently at a minimum of four days a week in the office

Life @ Exponent

To learn more about life at Exponent and our impact, please visit the following links: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent https://www.exponent.com/company/our-impact

We value and encourage diversity, equity and inclusion across all facets of our firm. Having a team built of people with different backgrounds, skills and perspectives allows us to provide better value to our clients and enjoy an enriched work environment.

Our firm is committed to offering a variety of programs and resources to support health and well-being. We believe that providing competitive benefits, as well as compensation and recognition programs, empowers our staff to do work that makes a difference.

Work Environment

At Exponent, we have found that in-person interactions deepen employee engagement and are crucial for development, for realizing the full potential of our talented and diverse teams, and for building a more inclusive workplace where all have a sense of belonging. In our offices, you can expect a supportive culture and a collaborative, dynamic, multi-disciplinary work environment.

Compensation

The pay rate for this position is dependent on experience and capabilities which will be assessed during the interview process.

Benefits you will enjoy

Access benefits information on our Life @ Exponent page: https://www.exponent.com/careers/life-exponent

Exponent is a proud equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status.

If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, you may email us at [e-mail].

Job Locations

US-AZ-Phoenix