Accounts Receivable Manager

We are recruiting an Accounts Receivable Manager for a growing company in the Raleigh area. You will lead the day-to-day management of accounts receivable operations, collections, cash application, customer account management, and order-to-cash activities. This role will partner closely with Finance, Operations, Customer Service, and other cross-functional teams to ensure efficient processes, strong customer relationships, and timely collection of outstanding receivables. Responsibilities Oversee the full accounts receivable cycle, including collections, cash application, account reconciliations, and dispute resolution. Monitor customer account balances, aging reports, unapplied cash, and collection trends to proactively identify and address risks. Partner with customers and internal stakeholders to resolve account discrepancies and outstanding receivables in a timely manner. Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, reporting, and analysis. Develop and maintain strong relationships with key customer accounts and internal business partners. Identify opportunities to improve processes, strengthen controls, and increase operational efficiency across the order-to-cash function. Lead, coach, and develop a team while establishing performance expectations and supporting professional growth. Prepare and analyze key performance metrics, including aging, collections effectiveness, dispute resolution, and cash application performance. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support operational priorities, customer service initiatives, and business objectives. Requirements Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. 5+ years of progressive experience within Accounts Receivable, Collections, Credit, Order-to-Cash, or related financial operations. Experience within life sciences, pharmaceutical, medical device, distribution, or other highly regulated industries. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan.

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Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.