AR Manager

Client: Well known food and consumer products company Title: AR Manager Location: Brooklyn Duration: Open ended contract to perm Pay: $45-$60/hour Description: A growing company in the consumer goods space is seeking an Accounts Receivable Manager to oversee day-to-day A/R operations, manage a team of five, and support the company through a major ERP transition from a legacy system to Microsoft Business Central. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on A/R leader who enjoys improving processes, supporting a team, and helping guide a department through systems change. The ideal candidate will have prior management experience, strong ERP exposure, and the ability to step into a fast-moving environment with professionalism, flexibility, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities: Manage all Accounts Receivable functions, processes, and procedures Directly oversee and support a team of five A/R Specialists Provide hands-on training, coaching, and day-to-day support to ensure the team is successful Lead monthly team meetings to review customer trial balances, account performance, priorities, and follow-up items Assess and manage customer credit terms and credit limits in accordance with company procedures Maintain customer resale certificate records to ensure accuracy, validity, and tax compliance Partner with the Sales team and brokers on billbacks, deductions, and promotional programs Review, code, and approve vendor check requests related to promotions and marketing charges Review, code, and approve A/R credit memo requests Ensure unapplied payments are addressed quickly and assist with resolution as needed Manage wire transfer bookings for international customers Track international open orders and ensure advance payments are properly applied after final billing Oversee freight claim activity and ensure timely filing of claims with responsible carriers Review A/R recovery agency commission billing for accuracy Perform monthly calculations of A/R-related accruals and prepare journal entries Calculate annual Accounts Receivable reserves and ensure appropriate application and management Monitor the department inbox and delegate requests to the appropriate team members Assist with onboarding and training new hires on customer accounts and internal procedures Support special projects as needed, including ERP implementation and process improvement initiatives Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field required 7+ years of Accounts Receivable experience preferred Prior people management experience strongly preferred ERP implementation, systems transition, or process transformation experience highly preferred Experience moving from a legacy system to a modern ERP platform is a strong plus Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel Strong mathematical, analytical, and problem-solving skills Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced environment Highly organized, detail-oriented, flexible, and follow-through focused Strong verbal and written communication skills Professional, tactful, and diplomatic approach when handling sensitive or confidential matters Friendly, collaborative demeanor with strong judgment and poise