Accounts Receivable Manager

Accounts Receivable Manager Increasingly sophisticated accounting technology means that your accounts receivable department has fewer positions than it might have had in the past. Accounts personnel who remain will need to be prepared to master increasingly complex tasks, including more data analysis. You need an exceptional team leader who can guide that transition. The accounts receivable manager job description below can help you find a candidate with the accounting and management skills you need to lead your company through this period of rapid growth in accounting software and practices. For more ideas to add to your job listing you can take a look at current openings for accounts receivable managers. Skills/Qualifications Familiarity with financial, accounting, and bookkeeping software, spreadsheets, forecasting, and Statement of Financial Accounting Standards (SFAS) Leadership, management, and team-building skills Time and process management, including the ability to prioritize multiple simultaneous deadlines, set priorities, and work under pressure Accuracy and attention to detail Experience with budgeting Accounting and superlative quantitative skills Integrity, discretion, and respect for confidentiality and privacy Excellent oral communication skills and the ability to resolve misunderstandings and errors in a diplomatic manner Typing, computing, and data entry skills Analytical skills Organizational skills Strong financial skills and understanding of financial concepts and business principles Documentation skills Responsibilities Obtains revenue by processing invoices, resolving missed payments, updating financial records, and effectively supervising staff engaged in similar activities. Accomplishes accounts receivable human resource objectives by selecting, orienting, training, assigning, scheduling, coaching, counseling, and disciplining employees; communicating job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising job contributions; recommending compensation actions; adhering to policies and procedures. Meets accounts receivable operational standards by contributing information to strategic plans and reviews; implementing production, productivity, quality, and customer-service standards; resolving problems; identifying system improvements. Meets accounts receivable financial standards by providing annual accounts receivable budget information; monitoring expenditures; identifying variances; implementing corrective actions. Collects accounts by contacting customers referred by clerks; investigating circumstances of non-payment; negotiating and resolving conflicts; expediting payment. Supports financial planning by forecasting cash. Updates receivables by coordinating and monitoring daily sales order processing and bank remittance transactions. Maintains financial security by adhering to internal accounting controls. Maintains accounting ledgers by posting monthly account transactions. Protects organizations value by keeping information confidential. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks. Accomplishes accounting and organization mission by completing related results as needed.