An Accounts Payable or Receivable Manager manages accounting staff with specific responsibility for maintaining records of accounts payable (company expenses or bills to be paid) and accounts receivable (outstanding invoices or amounts owed to a company). Uses specialized accounting software to create account databases and financial reports.
Accounts Receivable Manager at Robert Half Accounts Receivable Manager at Robert Half in Birmingham, Alabama Posted in 3 days ago.
Type:
full-time
Job Description:
A growing manufacturing and distribution company in Birmingham is seeking an Accounts Receivable & Collections Manager to lead the AR function, improve cash flow performance, and oversee a high-volume collections process. This is a critical, high-priority hire for an organization experiencing continued growth and operational expansion. The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership experience, a process improvement mindset, and a proven track record of driving collections performance while maintaining positive customer relationships. Key Responsibilities Lead and manage all accounts receivable and collections activities. Oversee cash application, invoicing, dispute resolution, and aging management. Develop and implement strategies to improve DSO and accelerate cash collections. Manage customer credit reviews and monitor credit risk. Partner with Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to resolve billing and collection issues. Analyze AR aging reports and provide recommendations to leadership. Establish KPIs and reporting metrics for collections performance. Train, mentor, and develop AR team members. Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls. Drive process improvements and system enhancements to increase efficiency and accuracy. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred. 5+ years of progressive accounts receivable and collections experience. Previous leadership or management experience required. Experience within manufacturing, distribution, logistics, or a related industry strongly preferred. Strong understanding of credit, collections, and cash flow management. Advanced Excel and ERP system experience. Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. What We're Looking For Hands-on leader who can manage both strategy and execution. Strong business partner capable of influencing stakeholders across departments. Results-oriented professional with a proven ability to improve collection performance and drive process improvements. Someone who can step in quickly and make an immediate impact.
