Accounts Receivable; AR Team Lead

Job Description

Are you an accounting leader hungry for the chance to collaborate across the business landscape and leave your imprint? Miller Electric, an ITW company, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Receivable (AR) Team Lead to partner with and lead our receivables function. As the AR Team Lead you will oversee the daily operations of the Accounts Receivable team to ensure timely and accurate invoicing, collections, cash application, and account reconciliation activities.

This role provides leadership, coaching, and support to AR staff while driving process improvements, maintaining strong customer relationships, and ensuring compliance with company policies and financial controls.

• Manage the day-to-day operations of the accounts receivable department.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and internal controls.
• Oversee customer invoicing, payment processing, cash applications, and account reconciliations.
• Monitor aging reports and ensure timely collection of outstanding balances.
• Review and resolve complex billing discrepancies, disputes, and collection issues.
• Manage past‑due accounts.
• Collaborate with customers to resolve payment issues and negotiate payment arrangements when necessary.
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, and finance teams to resolve billing disputes.
• Maintain accurate customer account records and documentation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop AR staff to ensure high performance and accountability.
• Support month‑end and year‑end close processes.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy.

• Assist employees in understanding how decisions impact the financials, identify and communicate key business drivers, and provide training to enhance overall financial awareness.
• Lead, mentor and develop the accounts receivable team by providing guidance, training, and feedback.

• Apply 80/20 thinking to reduce complexity and simplify processes.
• Participate in cross‑functional projects within and outside the division.

• Curiosity: maintain a strong desire for continuous learning, especially regarding business processes and their influence on financial outcomes.
• Prioritization: align efforts with business objectives and demonstrate high motivation, personal accountability, and coaching abilities.
• Financial Improvement: initiate and implement initiatives that enhance business operations.
• Attention to detail: deliver precise financial management with robust problem‑solving and organizational skills.
• Self‑starting initiative: independently lead and execute projects with minimal direction.
• Communication: convey information clearly, both verbally and in writing, to customers, suppliers, and team members.
• Flexibility: accept minimal required travel.
• Growth orientation: pursue personal development.
• Collaboration:
  
  build positive relationships across functional teams.
• Multi‑tasking: balance multiple projects while meeting deadlines.

• Associate degree in Accounting or working toward a Bachelor’s degree (preferred).
• 3‑5 years of accounts receivable or accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of AR processes, collections, billing and cash application.
• ERP and financial reporting software experience required;
  Microsoft Dynamics 365 expertise is beneficial.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical abilities.

• Generous retirement benefits: 401(k) match plus additional retirement contribution.
• Paid time off: 11 paid holidays, 5 sick days, and vacation time.
• Company‑paid insurance:
  Life, AD&D, Short‑Term & Long‑Term Disability insurance.
• Family‑friendly benefits: 4 weeks paid parental leave and adoption reimbursement.
• Education assistance: tuition reimbursement to support professional development.

Comprised of a market‑leading portfolio of best‑in‑class brands, the businesses of ITW Welding work together to provide premium performance delivered through a breadth of solutions encompassing welding, cutting, consumables, and accessories. ITW…