Accounts Receivable Lead
On-siteHastings, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Oversee daily accounts receivable operations including invoicing, cash application, account reconciliations, and customer account maintenance. Lead collection efforts, resolve billing discrepancies, and partner with Sales and Customer Service to address customer issues. Prepare AR reports, aging analysis, commission reports, and support month-end/year-end close activities. Provide leadership to the AR team while improving processes, reporting, automation, and internal controls. Monitor customer account balances, payment trends, and aging reports to improve cash flow and reduce past-due receivables. Process customer invoices, credit memos, and debit memos accurately and ensure timely transaction processing. Investigate and resolve unapplied cash, short payments, deductions, and account discrepancies. Support ERP enhancements, develop standard operating procedures, and identify opportunities for process improvements.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive Accounts Receivable experience
- Strong knowledge of collections, cash application, credit practices, reconciliations, and month-end close processes
- Experience with ERP systems, payment platforms, customer portals, and advanced Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Experience leading or mentoring AR team members
- Ability to analyze financial data, aging reports, and collection metrics
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to maintain accurate records
- Ability to meet deadlines
Desired Qualifications
- preferably within a manufacturing environment
- Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- Bachelor's degree
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