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Position Description: We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Lead AR Operations Accountant to support the financial operations of a growing manufacturing and distribution organization. This role is responsible for leading and coordinating the day-to-day activities of the Accounts Receivable function, including oversight of an offshore AR team, cash application, collections support, account reconciliations, payment research, dispute resolution, reporting, and month-end support. The ideal candidate will have strong AR and accounting knowledge, experience working within ERP systems, excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to communicate effectively across cross-functional teams while driving accuracy, accountability, and continuous process improvements. Essential Responsibilities: AR Operations Coordinate the day-to-day activities of the offshore Accounts Receivable team to ensure work is completed accurately and within established deadlines. Assign, prioritize, and monitor daily workloads across the offshore team based on business priorities. Review completed work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures before escalating to the U.S. Finance team. Serve as the primary point of contact for day-to-day questions from the offshore AR team. Accounts Receivable Support all aspects of the Accounts Receivable function, including cash application, collections support, customer account reconciliations, payment research, deductions, credits, write-offs, refunds, unapplied cash, and dispute resolution. Research complex account issues by reviewing ERP transactions, invoices, payment history, customer correspondence, and supporting documentation. Prepare account analyses and supporting schedules for the U.S. Finance team. Assist with month-end close activities and audit requests. Reporting & Analysis Prepare recurring AR reports, aging schedules, cash application reporting, collection activity, and other ad hoc analyses. Analyze large volumes of transactional data to identify discrepancies, trends, and exceptions requiring investigation.Monitor AR metrics and identify issues requiring attention from the U.S. Finance team. Payment Processing Support reconciliation and research of customer payments received through ACH, wire, checks, lockbox, and credit card payment platforms. Assist with researching exceptions related to payment processors such as Worldpay, PayPal, Braintree, Stripe, or similar merchant service providers. Team Leadership Provide day-to-day guidance, training, and coaching to offshore AR team members. Ensure work is distributed effectively and completed according to established priorities. Promote consistency, accountability, and adherence to documented procedures. Identify training opportunities and support continuous development of the offshore team. Communication Communicate effectively with U.S.-based Accounting, Finance, Sales, Customer Service, and Operations teams. Escalate issues with clear supporting analysis, documentation, and recommended next steps. Participate in process improvement initiatives and support implementation of new procedures. Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. 6+ years of progressive Accounts Receivable experience with exposure to multiple AR functions. Masters preferred. Previous experience leading or coordinating an offshore/shared services teams. Strong understanding of the complete AR lifecycle, including cash application, collections, customer account reconciliations, deductions, credits, unapplied cash, payment research, and month-end close support. Advanced Excel skills with the ability to organize, analyze, and reconcile large volumes of transactional data. Strong analytical and investigative skills with excellent attention to detail. Experience working in retail, eCommerce, manufacturing, or distribution is preferred. Experience with ERP systems (Epicor, Workday, NetSuite) and payment processors such as Worldpay, PayPal, Braintree, Stripe, or similar platforms is a plus. Competencies: (in order of importance) Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills required with the ability to work within all levels of a U.S. based organization. Detail oriented, professional attitude, reliable. Ability to remain calm under pressure and meet deadlines. Flexible approach to working with differing tasks. Professional approach to confidentiality. Must be able to work on their own initiative and be a team player. Enthusiastic with a can-do attitude. About Integrative Systems: We are a reputable 20+-year-old software development and back-office .
11,726 accountant jobs open right now — here's where
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Right now there are 11,726 open accountant positions on WorkMundi. The US leads with 3,242 jobs, followed by India (2,285), Australia (1,359), Philippines (629), and Singapore (441). If you've been thinking your options are limited to one country, look again.
One practical move: search by country first, not just by job title. The accountant role differs in scope, compliance, and day-to-day work depending on where you'd be based. A position in Australia may involve different tax codes, audit standards, and reporting cycles than one in India or the US. Narrowing by location before you read descriptions saves time and helps you spot roles that actually fit your expertise.
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