Hybrid AR Supervisor - Lead Collections & Forecasting

Brilliant®; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged to find an Accounts Receivable Supervisor for a client in Chicago, IL. The role reports to the Controller and leads a two-person AR team, handling day-to-day AR and collections, maintaining records, resolving past-due accounts, and supporting cash forecasting.

The AR Supervisor will oversee approx 200 customer accounts, coordinate daily processing of orders, invoices, payments and bank remittances, and drive process improvements in collaboration with

Qualifications

• Experience in Accounts Receivable and accounting.
• Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong Excel skills with VLOOKUP experience preferred.
• Ability to manage a high-volume customer portfolio and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of two Accounts Receivable professionals.
• Oversee day-to-day AR and collections functions.
• Manage collection activities for approximately 200 customer accounts.
• Monitor and follow up on past-due accounts and resolve payment issues.
• Negotiate payment arrangements and escalate accounts when necessary.
• Maintain accurate AR records, reports, and controls.
• Coordinate daily processing of orders, invoices, payments, and bank remittances.
• Ensure AR processes reflect company policies and procedures.
• Assist with cash forecasting and financial planning.
• Communicate work procedures and expectations to AR team.
• Identify opportunities to improve AR processes and efficiency.
• Collaborate with accounting and operations to resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Accounts Receivable

Leadership

Collections

Communication

Organizational skills

Multitasking

VLOOKUP

Tools

Excel

Job description

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged to find an Accounts Receivable Supervisor for a client in Chicago, IL. The role reports to the Controller and leads a two-person AR team, handling day-to-day AR and collections, maintaining records, resolving past-due accounts, and supporting cash forecasting.

The AR Supervisor will oversee approx 200 customer accounts, coordinate daily processing of orders, invoices, payments and bank remittances, and drive process improvements in collaboration with