Website FreshRealm
The pay range for this position is $73,765 – $106,800/annually. This is a remote based position.
The Accounts Receivable Manager will oversee and manage our company’s billing and collections process. The Accounts Receivable Manager will be responsible for ensuring the timely collection of outstanding invoices, managing customer credit, maintaining accurate records, and leading a team of AR professionals. This role requires strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills to optimize cash flow while fostering strong customer relationships.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the Accounts Receivable Process:Manage all aspects of accounts receivable, including invoicing, payment application, and reconciliation of customer accounts.
- Monitor Collections:Ensure timely collection of outstanding invoices and reduce days sales outstanding (DSO) through consistent follow-up and engagement with customers.
- Customer Credit Management:Evaluate and approve customer credit, review credit risk, and monitor credit exposure. Work closely with the sales team to ensure appropriate credit terms are extended.
- Payment Application:Supervise the payment application process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with internal controls.
- Team Leadership:Lead, mentor, and develop a team of AR specialists, ensuring high performance and professional development.
- Dispute Resolution:Collaborate with customers and internal departments (sales, customer service) to resolve payment discrepancies and disputes in a timely manner.
- Reporting and Analysis:Prepare and present regular AR aging reports, collections forecasts, and cash flow projections to senior management.
- Process Improvement:Continuously evaluate AR processes and implement improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy. Leverage technology and automation tools where possible.
- Compliance:Ensure compliance with company policies, financial regulations, and GAAP standards. Assist with audits as needed.
- Customer Relationship Management:Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, ensuring satisfaction while protecting the company’s financial interests.
Qualifications
Skills/Requirements
- Strong knowledge of AR processes, credit management, and collections.
- Proficient in accounting software (e.g., Deacom). Microsoft applications, and AR automation tools
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong analytical skills with a focus on process improvement and data-driven decision-making.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of accounting principles and GAAP compliance.
Education/Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of experience in accounts receivable, with at least 3 years in a management role.
- Experience in the Food-as-a-Service (FAAS) and/or other food industry segments.
What We Offer
- Comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance and legal insurance
- 401(k) with company match that is immediately vested
- Life and ADD insurance
- Opportunities for career growth with a dynamic company that is changing the landscape of fresh meals.
- Paid time off
Our Values at Work
We believe that ACTIONS speak louder than words and our company values align to those ACTIONS.
In Our Daily Work, This Looks Like
- ACCOUNTABILITY: Set clear objectives and prioritize your tasks Hold yourself and your teams accountable for meeting deadlines Learn from your mistakes and use it as a learning opportunity to improve next time
- CHALLENGE WITH CURIOSITY: We challenge and engage with each other through curiosity and a drive to innovate and transform. This encourages us to learn from one another, be open-minded to other perspectives and possibilities, and continuously improve and problem-solve with intensity. We persevere through challenges, observe patterns, and pay attention to the details to make connections others may overlook, allowing us to exceed expectations.
- TRANSPARENCY & HONESTY: Maintain open and consistent communication. Admit mistakes and take ownership Document decisions to help avoid misunderstandings
- INNOVATION: Work with the end-user in mind and create solutions that will add value Question existing norms, assumptions, and best practices Experiment and take calculated, data-driven risks
- OBJECTIVITY: Utilize data and make data-driven decisions at every opportunity
- NIMBLENESS: Utilize time management to help stay focused and on task with urgency es and make adjustments accordingly Delegate and trust others to handle specific responsibilities with resources and support
- SUCCESS THROUGH OUR CUSTOMERS: Know your audience and the type of work they expect to receive as the end-result of a project, initiative, or task Seek feedback at different stages to ensure you’re on the right track Foster collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure you’re providing the best experience and service to our consumers
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer