AR Manager- Hybrid
We’re excited to be partnering with a family-owned holding company as they add an Accounts Receivable Manager to their team! This role will oversee the accounts receivable function across operating companies, with ownership of daily AR operations such as billing, cash application, collections, and revenue-related accounting. The AR Manager will also support month-end close and play a key role in maintaining accurate, timely financial records across the portfolio.
Local candidates only, this is a hybrid role 3 days a week in office.
Responsibilities
- Own the accounts receivable function and general ledger for assigned entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial records.
- Oversee daily AR activity across operating companies, including invoicing, cash application, deposits, and receipt reconciliation.
- Manage billing accuracy, collections, credit monitoring, and payment timing to support cash flow and working capital objectives.
- Partner with AP to ensure proper coding, approvals, and intercompany alignment where AR/AP processes intersect.
- Prepare and review journal entries related to revenue, accruals, prepaid expenses, intercompany activity, and adjustments.
- Perform and review monthly bank, credit card, and balance sheet reconciliations; investigate and resolve discrepancies.
- Lead AR-related components of the month-end close process, meeting established close timelines and quality standards.
- Support inventory and cost-of-goods reconciliations in coordination with operations and corporate accounting.
- Maintain accurate customer and vendor records and ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.
- Support payroll processing by reviewing timecards and recording related payroll entries as needed.
- Prepare AR aging reports, cash flow schedules, and financial analyses for management, corporate accounting, auditors, and lenders.
- Serve as the primary accounting and AR contact for operating company leadership, providing clear communication and financial insight
Desired Skills and Experience
? Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. ? 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience with direct ownership of accounts receivable and month-end close activities. ? Experience managing full-cycle accounting and AR processes for multiple entities or operating companies. ? Strong working knowledge of revenue recognition, billing, cash application, collections, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and balance sheet management. ? Experience supporting inventory accounting and cost of goods sold; manufacturing, food, or operational environments strongly preferred. ? Solid understanding of related accounting functions, including AP, payroll, and intercompany transactions. ? Ability to prepare and analyze AR aging, cash flow reporting, and financial statements to support management decision-making. ? Experience partnering with auditors, tax preparers, and external advisors on AR and close-related matters. ? Proficiency with accounting systems and Excel; experience in multi-entity, PE-backed, or family-office-style environments a plus.
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