A​/R Manager - Hybrid; in office

A/R Manager
East Dallas/Garland - 3 days in office $120-130k

Vaco is working with a PE backed client that is looking for an experienced and hands‑on Accounts Receivable Supervisor to oversee daily AR operations while serving as a key partner to the accounting team. This individual will lead collections and cash application activities, monitor customer account health, and ensure that all receivable‑related transactions are recorded accurately and timely within the general ledger.

The ideal candidate is not only strong in AR operations, but also understands how receivables impact financial reporting, reconciliations, accruals, reserves, and the month‑end close process. This role offers the opportunity to drive process improvement, mentor team members, and contribute to the overall financial health of a fast‑paced, growing organization.

• Oversee daily accounts receivable operations, including collections, cash application, deductions, disputes, and customer account maintenance.
• Supervise and mentor AR team members, establishing priorities and ensuring service level expectations are met.
• Monitor aging reports and proactively drive collection efforts to reduce past due balances and improve cash flow.
• Partner with sales, operations, and customer service teams to resolve billing discrepancies and customer disputes.
• Review and approve credit memos, write‑offs, and account adjustments in accordance with company policies.
• Develop and implement best practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, and scalability within the AR function.

• Maintain ownership of AR‑related balance sheet reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate recording of cash receipts, customer payments, unapplied cash, and AR adjustments.
• Assist with month‑end and year‑end close activities related to accounts receivable.
• Analyze aging trends and support reserve calculations, bad debt provisions, and other AR‑related accounting estimates.
• Investigate and resolve account variances, reconciliations, and unusual transactions.
• Partner with the Controller and accounting team to ensure AR activity flows accurately to the general ledger.
• Support external audits and provide requested schedules and documentation.

• Track and report key AR metrics, including DSO, aging, collections performance, and cash conversion trends.
• Identify process improvement opportunities and implement controls to strengthen compliance and reduce risk.
• Assist in evaluating and improving ERP system workflows and reporting capabilities.
• Create and maintain policies, procedures, and workflow documentation.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounts receivable experience.
• 2+ years of supervisory, team lead, or management experience.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, general ledger activity, and financial close processes.
• Experience with account reconciliations, journal entries, reserves, and month‑end close support.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and reporting analysis.
• ERP experience required; experience with large ERP systems preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

• High‑volume transaction processing environment.
• Experience tracking and improving DSO, aging, and cash collection metrics.
• Public company, private equity‑backed, or rapidly growing organization experience is a plus.

• AR aging remains well‑managed with timely collection of outstanding balances.
• Cash application and customer account reconciliations are accurate and completed on…