Accounts Receivable Manager

$50,000 - $70,000/Yr

Briarwood Healthcare Nursing Center - Niles, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Niles, IL

About the position

The Accounts Receivable Manager at our Healthcare Nursing Center in Niles, IL, plays a crucial role in overseeing the day-to-day operations of the accounts receivable (AR) department. Reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer, this position is responsible for ensuring that all AR functions are executed timely, accurately, and efficiently. The manager will lead a team dedicated to maintaining the integrity of financial transactions and ensuring compliance with company policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP). In this role, you will manage and record daily financial transactions for customers, ensuring that all accounts receivable functions are performed in accordance with established policies and procedures. You will be tasked with assigning and auditing the work of your team, developing and implementing accounting systems that align with best practices. Additionally, you will handle process improvements related to the Billing team and invoice processing, fostering a culture of continuous improvement. Building strong relationships with key customers is essential to ensure timely payments and to address any concerns or delays that may arise. You will also review payments received for application to the correct invoices and ensure that invoices are accurate before distribution. Supporting the monthly accounting close cycles is another critical aspect of this role, where you will ensure that internal and external reporting deadlines are met, including real-time analysis and review. Furthermore, you will establish backup processes for daily AR responsibilities to maintain operational continuity.

Responsibilities

• Manage and record day-to-day financial transactions for customers.
• Administer and oversee all accounts receivable functions in accordance with company policies, procedures, and GAAP.
• Assign and audit the work of the team to develop, implement, and maintain accounting systems.
• Handle and assist in process improvements involving the Billing team and invoice processing.
• Build relationships with key customers to ensure timely payments and resolve any concerns or delays.
• Review payments received for application to correct invoices and review invoices prior to distribution as needed.
• Support monthly accounting close cycles and ensure internal and external reporting deadlines are met.
• Ensure backup processes are in place for accounts receivable daily responsibilities and tasks.

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of managerial accounting experience in accounts receivable required.
• Proven customer service and/or accounting-specific experience.
• Experience with Oracle NetSuite preferred.