Overview In this role you will lead core accounts receivable operations for a growing organization in Long Island City. You will oversee billing, cash posting, collections, and reconciliation while supporting accurate reporting and efficient workflows. You'll coach a expanding receivables team and partner with accounting and operations to maintain strong internal controls. This role offers the chance to apply construction-sector billing practices and drive improvements in financial processes and reporting.
Responsibilities- Manage day-to-day AR activities including timely invoicing, precise cash posting, and follow-up on overdue balances
- Lead and develop a receivables team with projected growth to eight or nine staff
- Monitor aging schedules and account status to improve collections for commercial clients
- Review billing transactions and account activity to ensure accuracy and resolve discrepancies
- Prepare and analyze receivables reports using Excel (pivot tables and data tools) to support decisions
- Collaborate with accounting and operations to resolve payment issues and streamline processes
- Apply industry knowledge to AR work in a construction-related environment
- Support ongoing improvements to accounting workflows and system processes
Key requirements- Leadership experience in accounts receivable or finance operations
- Strong knowledge of billing, cash posting, collections, and reconciliations
- Ability to manage aging analysis and improve collection results
- Proficient in Excel including pivot tables and data analysis
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and improving processes
- Familiarity with construction-related billing practices (preferred)
- Strong attention to accuracy and reliable financial record-keeping
- leadership
- cross-functional collaboration
- problem-solving
- Excel (pivot tables, data analysis)
- accounts receivable processes
- billing and cash posting
