Accounts Receivable Manager

About the Job:

Optimal Blue (OB) is seeking an experienced Accountant to join our team as an Accounts Receivable (AR) Manager. The ideal candidate will possess exceptional customer service skills. This individual will be responsible for processing invoices, managing the customer billing system, managing and maintaining customer accounts, processing invoices and payments, and ensuring the timely collection of outstanding balances, along with managing the AR team. The AR Manager is a member of the AR Department and reports to the VP of Accounting. This position is remote.

Core Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the entire customer invoicing process
• Maintain and create AR process and procedure documentation
• Manage AR invoicing system
• Lead, mentor and manage a team of AR specialists
• Proactively contact customers with outstanding balances to facilitate timely payment
• Develop and implement collection strategies to minimize overdue accounts
• Maintain accurate records of all collection communications and actions taken
• Foster positive internal and external relationships to facilitate open communication to resolve customer disputes and payment delays
• Generate regular reports regarding AR aging and collection risk exposure
• Provide insights and recommendations to management based on the analysis of collection trends
• Process daily incoming payments accurately and efficiently, applying them to the appropriate customer accounts
• Assist with month end processes as assigned
• Assist in monitoring AR inbox
• Lead implementation of new Billing System
• Support and integrate Billing functions for mergers and acquisitions, as needed

Skills and Abilities:

• Attentive to detail, accurate, and possess a positive and professional demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to develop and maintain strong and positive customer relationships
• Proactive and accountable in projects
• Must be flexible with changing priorities
• Self-motivated and able to work independently
• Excellent organizational skills
• Deep understanding of General Ledger and Accounting procedures
• Strong in Microsoft Office skills and an Advanced Excel user

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred
• At least five years of accounting or AR experience
• Experience implementing/changing Billing Systems
• Management experience preferred

Exempt

The estimated base salary range for this role in the United States is $92,000.00 - $138,000.00 per year. For compliance with local legislation, and to provide greater transparency to applicants, we share salary ranges on all job postings regardless of the desired hiring location or whether the position is remote. The posted range is an estimate and reflects many factors which are subject to change. Final offer amounts may vary from the amounts listed above, based upon geographic location, candidate experience and expertise, and other relevant factors.

This role will also be eligible for participation in a Company profit sharing bonus plan. Plan details will be provided to you upon hire.

Full time employees will also be eligible for enrollment in a wide range of choices of benefits , including medical, dental, vision, basic life insurance, short/long term disability, 401(k) participation (with company match).

The Company provides a minimum of 10 days of vacation for new employees , sick time based on state requirements, 8 Company-paid holidays and 2 personal holidays per year.

We recognize the value and importance of diversity and inclusion in our communities and in the workplace. We celebrate diversity and one of our goals as an employer is to create an inclusive work environment for all employees. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation including gender identity or expression, pregnancy, national origin, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other category or characteristic protected by law.

Applicants with disabilities who would like to require a reasonable accommodation related to any part of the application process may contact us at [email protected].

NOTE: If an applicant is selected to receive a conditional offer of employment, and in accordance with applicable law, a criminal background check may be conducted before the offer becomes final and employment begins. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and other applicable laws, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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