Accounts Receivable Supervisor/Manager

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Supervisor/Manager to lead daily receivables activity and strengthen collection performance for a growing team. This contract-to-permanent position is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented candidate who can balance oversight of billing, cash application, and commercial collections while using data to improve aging trends and payment results. The role offers a hybrid schedule with remote work on Monday and Friday and on-site collaboration Tuesday through Thursday.

Responsibilities:

• Direct accounts receivable operations, ensuring invoices, account balances, and incoming payments are managed accurately and on schedule.
• Guide commercial collection efforts by prioritizing past-due accounts, following up with customers, and driving timely resolution of outstanding balances.
• Review aging data regularly to identify risk areas, recommend actions, and improve overall receivables performance.
• Oversee cash application activity to ensure customer payments are posted correctly and discrepancies are investigated promptly.
• Support billing processes by monitoring invoice accuracy, resolving issues, and partnering with internal teams to address customer concerns.
• Prepare and analyze receivables reports in Excel, including the use of pivot tables and lookup functions to track trends and support decision-making.
• Supervise day-to-day AR workflows, establish priorities for the team, and promote consistent execution of collection and posting procedures.
• Assist with process updates or system-related changes affecting receivables operations when needed, while maintaining continuity in daily performance.
• 10+ years of experience in accounts receivable, including leadership responsibility within AR or collections functions.
• Strong background in commercial collections, billing support, cash applications, and management of aging reports.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise receivables processes and improve collection outcomes in a fast-paced business environment.
• Advanced Excel skills, including hands-on experience with pivot tables and VLOOKUPs for reporting and analysis.
• Proven understanding of account reconciliation, payment posting, dispute follow-up, and overdue balance resolution.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively across customers, finance teams, and internal business partners.
• Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement with on-site presence in Lincolnshire, Illinois Tuesday through Thursday and remote work Monday and Friday.