• Accounts Receivable Manager

    Robert Half Finance & Accounting (Pleasantville, NY)


    Description

    Robert Half is partnering with a client seeking an experienced and driven Accounts Receivable Manager to oversee and lead their accounts receivable team of four. This role is ideal for a results-oriented leader who thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and has experience managing chargebacks, collections, and handling accounts with big-box retailers. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, deep knowledge of AR practices, and the ability to optimize processes while maintaining strong vendor and client relationships.

    Responsibilities:

    + Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of four accounts receivable professionals, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure the team meets performance goals (Source: US Demand for Skilled Talent Q1 2025.pdf).

    + Chargeback Management: Oversee the resolution of chargebacks, ensuring accurate documentation, timely follow-up, and alignment with client and retailer policies.

    + Big-Box Retailer Expertise: Foster strong relationships with large, big-box retailer clients, navigating vendor portals, handling disputes, and ensuring compliance with contract terms and payment policies.

    + AR Processing: Ensure accurate and efficient accounts receivable processes, including invoicing, collections, account reconciliation, and credit management (Source: US Demand for Skilled Talent Q1 2025.pdf).

    + Reporting & Analysis: Prepare and present accounts receivable reports, aging summaries, and collection dashboards to management, offering actionable insights and recommendations.

    + Problem Resolution: Lead the investigation and resolution of payment discrepancies, disputed invoices, and overdue balances. Escalate complex issues to senior management as needed.

    + Process Improvement: Identify and implement process enhancements to streamline AR workflows and improve team productivity (Source: US Demand for Skilled Talent Q1 2025.pdf).

    + Compliance: Ensure AR processes adhere to company policies, applicable regulations, and audit requirements.

    + Cross-Department Collaboration: Partner with sales, accounting, and operations teams to address AR-related issues, improve communication, and enhance customer satisfaction.

    Requirements

    + Experience:

    + Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts receivable, with at least 2 years in a managerial or supervisory role.

    + Direct experience managing chargebacks and working with big-box retailers such as Walmart, Target, Amazon, or similar.

    + Education:

    + Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field preferred.

    + Technical Skills:

    + Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite.

    + Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and familiarity with vendor portals used by big-box retailers (Source: US Demand for Skilled Talent Q1 2025.pdf).

    + Leadership Skills:

    + Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a team to meet organizational goals.

    + Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

    + Communication Skills:

    + Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills for effective engagement with team members, clients, and vendors.

     

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