Full Job Description
Position: Accounts Receivable Manager
Reports to: Director of Revenue Cycle Management (or VP of Finance)
Salary Range: $80,000-$90,000 annually
Position Summary
The Accounts Receivable Manager is responsible for the organization's accounts receivable function with a focus on accurate cash posting, account reconciliation, and data-driven analysis of receivables. This role leverages technology, automation, and reporting tools to optimize cash flow.
The ideal candidate combines strong accounting knowledge with analytical skills and experience using AI-powered cash application tools to increase A/R optimization.
Key Responsibilities
Cash Posting & Cash Application
• Oversee daily cash posting and cash application activities to ensure timely and accurate recording of payments.
• Monitor and apply electronic payments, ACH, credit card payments, and checks.
• Resolve unapplied cash, payment discrepancies, and short payments.
• Ensure cash receipts are reconciled to bank deposits.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, adjustments, and accounting policies.
A/R Analytics & Reporting
• Analyze accounts receivable trends, aging reports, DSO (Days Sales Outstanding), collection effectiveness, bad debt exposure, and payment behavior.
• Identify trends and recommend process improvements to accelerate cash collections.
• Utilize data analytics to identify collection risks and payment trends.
Technology & Process Improvement
• Leverage predictive analytics and tools to forecast customer payment behavior, identify collection risks, prioritize collection efforts, and improve cash flow forecasting.
• Drive automation initiatives using A-1 technology, OCR (Optical Character Recognition), electronic remittance processing, and intelligent document processing to streamline cash posting, minimizing manual intervention, and improve A/R workflows.
Education
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or related field.
Experience
• 5-8+ years of progressive Accounts Receivable experience.
• Experience managing high-volume cash posting and cash application.
• Strong knowledge of accounts receivable, collections, and credit management.
Technical Skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including PivotTables, Power Query, and data analysis.
• Experience with Power BI or similar business intelligence tools.
• Knowledge of automation technologies, OCR, AI-assisted cash application, and workflow automation.
• Experience using financial reporting and dashboard tools.