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Robert Half
Accounts Receivable Manager
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What they do
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.
$123,887 / year median in Pennsylvania
+3% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to guide receivables operations for a mining organization in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This position will lead day-to-day order-to-cash activities while strengthening payment performance, supporting accurate financial records, and improving overall efficiency. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, sound judgment, and the ability to work closely with both customers and cross-functional internal teams.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the accounts receivable team by assigning priorities, coaching staff members, and supporting ongoing performance growth.
- Direct core receivables activities such as billing oversight, payment posting, collections follow-up, and account balancing to maintain accurate financial data.
- Track customer payment trends and take proactive steps to reduce overdue balances and improve collection results.
- Analyze aging information and develop practical collection approaches that strengthen cash flow and lower outstanding receivables.
- Handle complex billing concerns, disputed charges, and payment-related escalations with a focus on timely resolution.
- Partner with sales, customer service, and operations teams to address account issues and maintain positive customer relationships.
- Maintain adherence to accounting guidelines, company procedures, and internal control standards across AR processes.
- Prepare recurring reports, performance metrics, and receivables analysis for leadership to support decision-making.
- Contribute to month-end and year-end close activities and provide documentation needed for internal or external audit reviews.
- Identify opportunities to streamline receivables workflows, improve automation, and keep customer credit and account records up to date.
- At least 5 years of experience in accounts receivable or general accounting functions.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience leading or supervising a team in a finance or receivables environment.
- Strong working knowledge of invoicing, commercial collections, cash application, billing functions, and account reconciliation.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications and experience using SAP or comparable ERP systems.
- Effective communication and customer service skills with the ability to resolve issues professionally across departments.
- High level of accuracy, organization, and time management in a fast-paced financial setting.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Background in credit management, customer risk review, or an accounting-related certification is a plus.