Accounts Receivable Manager

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Manager to lead key receivables operations for a shared services team in Kansas City, Missouri. This role oversees billing, cash application, collections, and month-end activities while guiding a small team and helping maintain efficient, accurate workflows. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead daily accounts receivable operations, providing direction to billing and AR staff to ensure timely and accurate execution of core processes.
• Oversee project account setup in coordination with internal partners, offering recommendations to support accurate billing and contract alignment.
• Manage invoicing activity, credit and debit memo processing, collections follow-up, and the proper application of customer payments.
• Review transaction batches before posting and monitor month-end close tasks to confirm all invoices, adjustments, and payments are fully recorded.
• Prepare and distribute recurring aging reports to plant finance teams, including final aging schedules as part of the monthly close cycle.
• Reconcile volume activity and related system records, resolve suspended or incomplete items, and verify discrepancies are addressed promptly.
• Investigate billing or receivables issues, identify root causes, and work cross-functionally with finance, sales, and operations to implement effective solutions.
• Track adjustments and open issues through designated workflow tools, follow through on outstanding items, and ensure timely resolution.
• Process credit card transactions as needed, establish clear expectations for direct reports, and support onboarding and training for new team members.
• Partner with shared services leadership to strengthen policies, maintain compliance with company requirements, and support ongoing process improvements.