Accounts Receivable Manager

Accounts Receivable Manager

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Manager to oversee receivables operations for a pharmaceutical organization based in Bridgewater, New Jersey. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate billing and payment activity while improving the timeliness of collections across customer accounts. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership in commercial receivables, along with hands-on experience resolving deductions, payment discrepancies, and account issues in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Direct daily accounts receivable activities, including invoicing, payment posting, collections follow-up, deduction tracking, and upkeep of customer account records.
• Analyze aging trends and prioritize collection efforts to reduce overdue balances and strengthen cash flow performance.
• Investigate and clear outstanding account issues such as short-paid invoices, chargebacks, rebate-related items, unapplied receipts, and billing variances.
• Partner with customers and internal teams to resolve disputes efficiently and maintain accurate account status information.
• Oversee cash application processes and remittance handling to ensure receipts are matched correctly and posted on time.
• Manage activity within customer billing portals and support the effective use of automated tools tied to receivables processing.
• Establish controls and reporting practices that improve visibility into open balances, collection progress, and recurring payment issues.