Accounts Receivable Manager

• →Lead, coach, and develop a team of Accounts Receivable team members, elevating skills and capabilities.
• →Oversee the full order-to-cash cycle, including invoice generation, billing accuracy, collections, dispute resolution, and timely cash application (ACH, wire, lockbox, credit card).
• →Own and administer Nuvo credit management software, configuring credit limits, monitoring exposure, and training the team on best practices.
• →Establish and track key AR metrics such as Days Sales Outstanding (DSO), aging trends, collection effectiveness, and cash flow forecasts.
• →Evaluate customer creditworthiness, implement and adjust credit limits, and revoke or modify terms when necessary to protect the business.
• →Lead difficult but necessary conversations regarding slow-paying accounts, order holds, and credit risk decisions in partnership with Sales and Customer Service.
• →Challenge existing processes and implement continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen efficiency, automation, and internal controls.
• →Develop and document AR policies, procedures, and escalation pathways to ensure consistency and compliance with GAAP and audit requirements.
• →Prepare AR aging reports, bad debt analysis, dashboards, and executive summaries to provide visibility into trends and risk.
• →Serve as the primary AR contact during internal and external audits.
• →Allocate workload, ensure cross-training, and build a culture of accountability, ownership, and proactive problem-solving.

• Required:
  
  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field, or equivalent.
  • Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in accounts receivable, credit, or collections within a business-to-business (B2B) environment.
  • At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience leading an AR, credit, or collections team.
  • Demonstrated experience managing credit limits, evaluating risk exposure, and handling complex collections or payment negotiations.
  • Experience driving process improvement, change management, or system implementation within AR or finance operations.
  • Strong understanding of order-to-cash processes, GAAP, and internal controls.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with confidence handling cross-functional discussions and challenging credit decisions.
  • High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to balance leadership responsibilities with hands-on operational oversight.
  • Ability to work onsite at our Wauwatosa, WI office on a regular cadence. Ability to visit our Corporate Office in Marshfield monthly, or as required by business needs. A regular in-office presence is required to ensure engagement with direct reports and cross-functional teams.
  • Nelson-Jameson does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• Preferred:
  
  • 8+ years of experience in accounts receivable, credit management, or collections leadership.
  • Experience implementing or optimizing credit management or ERP systems (Nuvo, P21/Prophet 21, or similar platforms).
  • Proven ability to modernize AR processes and build KPI dashboards or performance tracking tools.
  • Experience coaching teams through skill development and role evolution.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data trends and recommend strategic credit decisions

How to Apply:
If you’re ready to lead with confidence, strengthen processes, and make a measurable impact on cash flow and credit performance, apply now on our career site!

Nelson-Jameson, Inc. and NEXT Logistics, LLC. are Equal Opportunity Employers. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, including but not limited to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, and veteran status.