What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable Manager position at Kittrich Corporation?
Accounts Receivable Manager
About Us:
We are a fast-growing, innovative consumer products company with over 40 years in the industry. Our business thrives on strong financial management, on-time collections, and creative problem-solving. We are seeking a highly motivated Accounts Receivable (AR) Manager to lead our AR operations, drive collections, and ensure smooth cash application processes for a high-volume business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and lead the AR function, including credit management, cash application, reconciliation, and collections.
- Develop and provide AR reporting, including AR Ratio, DSO, collection trends, and risk assessment for high-risk accounts.
- Ensure timely revenue recognition by managing invoicing, resolving payment discrepancies, and supervising staff handling receivables.
- Manage credit approvals, set credit limits, and enforce company credit policies.
- Identify and implement system improvements to streamline processes and increase efficiency.
- Lead collections efforts by proactively contacting past-due accounts, resolving disputes, negotiating settlements, and expediting payments.
- Support financial planning by forecasting cash flow and monitoring receivables.
- Oversee daily sales order processing and bank remittance transactions to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
- Maintain compliance and protect sensitive financial data through strong internal controls and confidentiality.
- Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory changes by attending relevant training and professional events.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Proven experience managing accounts receivable for a high-volume business with major retailers (e.g., Walmart, Target, Amazon, and other large B2B accounts).
- Strong understanding of credit management, collections strategies, and cash applications.
- High proficiency in ERP systems (such as JD Edwards, SAP, or NetSuite) and financial reporting tools.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills for handling customer disputes and payment resolution.
- Ability to analyze financial data, identify trends, and implement improvements to drive efficiency.
- Leadership experience in managing and developing an AR team, including performance tracking and process improvements.
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of integrity, dependability, and adaptability to changing business needs.
This role requires a results-driven professional who enjoys problem-solving, implementing best practices, and ensuring the financial health of the company. If you have the expertise and leadership to drive AR operations at scale, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
