Job Title: Accounts Receivable Manager
Salary: $85,000 annually
Bonus: 5% target incentive bonus (eligible beginning next fiscal year)
Direct Reports: 7
About the Company
We are a leading manufacturer, sourcing partner, and marketer of a broad range of plumbing repair and remodel products. Our products are sold through major retail home improvement and hardware channels, as well as rough plumbing products distributed through Wholesale and OEM channels. With a strong reputation for quality and service, we support customers across multiple sales channels and complex vendor programs.
Position Overview
The Accounts Receivable Manager is responsible for leading the A/R function to optimize cash flow, reduce DSO, and ensure accurate billing and reconciliation processes. This leadership role oversees a team of 7 and requires deep knowledge of big-box retail customer programs, ERP systems, and cross-functional financial operations. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting knowledge with team leadership and process improvement expertise.
Key Responsibilities
• Lead and manage the Accounts Receivable team (7 direct reports), setting productivity goals and monitoring performance
• Oversee customer setup, billing, payments, deductions, and related A/R system processes
• Drive cash flow optimization and DSO reduction through efficient A/R practices
• Interpret vendor agreements with big-box retail customers, including rebates, discounts, buybacks, and service-level requirements
• Oversee billing accuracy and processing of customer claims and credit memos to ensure compliance with agreements
• Manage tracking and reconciliation of customer allowance and rebate programs; resolve discrepancies with customers and internal partners
• Understand ERP cross-functional processes including order management, pricing, shipping, and billing
• Lead credit and collections efforts: establish credit limits, manage credit holds, verify co-op approvals, and minimize bad debt
• Provide leadership on departmental projects and foster collaborative problem-solving
• Deliver reporting and insights on past-due balances, deductions, billing issues, and customer program performance
• Explain financial variances to Finance, Sales Planning, and CRM teams
• Assist with month-end close activities, including A/R reconciliations and related accruals
• Support accounting initiatives and special projects as needed
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, IT, Project Management, or related field
• 3+ years of leadership experience within an Accounts Receivable function
• Experience managing high-volume transactions across a large customer base
• Big-box retail customer experience strongly preferred
• Extensive experience with top-tier ERP systems (Oracle preferred)
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Strong people leadership skills with the ability to build teams and drive cross-functional alignment
• Excellent communication and professional presence
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable working in a fast-changing environment
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, employee development and recognition programs, and a convenient campus location that includes a fitness facility and on-site restaurant.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans
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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.
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