Confidential – Manager, Accounts Receivable

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

THE TEAM YOU ARE JOINING

• Established, growing services organization
• Finance team supporting a multi-entity business with an active growth strategy
• Hands-on leadership role leading the billing, collections, and cash application team
• Close partnership with Operations, Sales, and Finance leadership

WHAT THEY OFFER YOU

• Full ownership of the receivables function, from invoicing through cash collection
• The chance to build and standardize AR processes and controls as the business grows
• Direct visibility with finance leadership and a meaningful impact on cash flow
• Opportunity to improve systems, workflows, and reporting alongside IT and Finance

LOCATION

• Charlotte, NC

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee accurate and timely customer invoicing, including billing cutoffs, exceptions, and adjustments.
• Ensure prompt and accurate cash application, investigating unapplied cash, short payments, credits, and account discrepancies.
• Own collection strategy, aging reviews, and prioritization of past-due and at-risk accounts, including credit reviews, terms, and escalations.
• Lead resolution of customer disputes, identify recurring root causes, and implement preventive improvements with internal partners.
• Monitor and report on DSO, aging, past-due exposure, unapplied cash, and collections performance.
• Reconcile AR subledgers to the general ledger, support month-end close, and prepare reserve and bad-debt analyses.
• Lead, coach, and develop billing, collections, and cash application staff.
• Standardize receivables processes, controls, and documentation across the organization.

BACKGROUND THAT FITS

• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounts receivable, billing, credit, or collections, including at least 2 years leading a team
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP and billing systems
• Experience in multi-entity, services, or high-growth environments is preferred
• Working knowledge of GAAP as it relates to revenue, receivables, and reserves
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a track record of improving processes and controls