Accounts Receiable Manager

Accounts Receivable Manager

Location: Rhode Island | Full-Time | Onsite

The Hire is partnering with an established Rhode Island-based organization to identify an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to oversee the company’s accounts receivable, credit and collections functions.

This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for someone who understands that successful receivables management is about more than collecting outstanding balances. The ideal candidate will combine strong accounting and credit-management skills with excellent judgment and relationship-building abilities, taking a thoughtful approach to customers while maintaining strong controls and protecting the financial interests of the business.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee the day-to-day Accounts Receivable function and provide leadership to AR and front-office staff
• Monitor and reconcile daily accounts receivable activity, payments and customer balances
• Manage collection activity through phone and email while maintaining positive, professional customer relationships
• Evaluate new customer accounts, establish appropriate credit terms and coordinate account setup
• Oversee the company’s credit approval process in partnership with senior leadership
• Monitor aging reports and proactively address past-due accounts
• Partner with customers to resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues and account questions
• Escalate delinquent accounts appropriately and coordinate outside collection or legal activity when necessary
• Oversee cash, check and credit-card payment processing and ensure accurate posting
• Manage month-end AR procedures, including account review and customer statements
• Maintain accurate documentation and appropriate controls surrounding credit and collections
• Partner with operations and other departments to ensure accurate documentation and payment collection
• Identify opportunities to strengthen AR processes, controls and overall efficiency
• Provide coaching, direction and support to members of the team

The original scope includes ownership of customer credit decisions, collection activity, daily AR reconciliation, payment processing and legal collection activity, along with supervision of AR and front-desk personnel.

What We’re Looking For

• Prior experience in Accounts Receivable, credit and collections, ideally with supervisory or management responsibility
• Strong understanding of AR processes, account reconciliation, payment application and credit management
• Experience managing commercial/B2B customer accounts strongly preferred
• Strong customer-service mindset and ability to navigate sensitive payment conversations professionally
• Sound judgment when balancing customer relationships with credit and collection requirements
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, transaction-oriented environment
• Experience with QuickBooks or comparable accounting/ERP systems is a plus
• Strong communication, problem-solving and leadership skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across accounting, operations and customer-facing teams

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This is a great opportunity for an experienced AR professional who wants ownership of a critical business function rather than simply processing transactions. You’ll have the ability to build relationships with long-standing customers, lead a capable team and play a meaningful role in maintaining healthy cash flow and strong financial operations.