Accounts Receivable Manager
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Job Overview

Our Accounting department is in search of an Accounts Receivable Manager to handle all payable transactions. You will be responsible for preparing financial statements and forecasting reports. Also, you should be able to process pending invoices and undertake payment collections.

You should be able to oversee and train team members and coordinate with the Accounts Receivable Clerk on a regular basis. Besides, you should be able to set payment collection reminders for clients. You should be familiar with accounting software and have complete knowledge of industry best practices. 

As an Accounts Receivable Manager, you should have excellent negotiation skills. Moreover, you should be able to identify and rectify any loopholes in the accounting receivable processes. Your ability to demonstrate good leadership qualities will give you preference over other candidates. 

Apply right away if your accounting skills and experience match our job requirements. 

Responsibilities

• Monitoring invoice processing and payment collections

• Preparing, maintaining, and updating quarterly, monthly, and yearly financial forecasting reports

• Maintaining receipt of bills and invoices

• Coordinating with the Accounts Receivable Clerk to keep a tab on the payments due

• Negotiating with clients and settling non-payment disputes

• Collecting and processing invoice payments while adhering to the laws and regulations

• Setting and communicating bill payment reminders and deadlines to clients

• Keeping up to date with the industry best practices

• Supervising, training, and managing team members

• Performing timely credit checks

• Tracking all clients payment transactions

• Suggesting ways to improve and minimize receivable balances

• Reviewing and recommending credit limits

• Verifying accounts receivable data

• Providing client support by addressing their concerns in a timely and professional manner

• Generating and managing cash receipts

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

• CPA certification is mandatory 

• Minimum 5 years of experience as a Accounts Receivable Clerk or similar position in the Accounting department

• Familiarity with accounting software like FreshBooks, Sage 50cloud, and Pabbly

• Complete understanding of accounting principles, GAAP, and laws

• Excellent accounting and negotiation skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Good leadership skills

• Strong computer skills

• Ability to offer customer satisfaction