Accounts Receivable Lead

Location: Bethlehem

Description

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Receivable Lead to guide receivables activity for a manufacturing operation in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. This position is ideal for a detail-oriented finance specialist who can combine strong operational oversight with a hands-on approach to collections, billing accuracy, and account resolution. The role will work closely with cross-functional partners to strengthen cash flow, support reporting needs, and promote efficient receivables practices across the accounting team.

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Responsibilities:

- Direct daily accounts receivable workflows, ensuring billing, payment posting, and collection efforts are completed accurately and on schedule.

- Track aging balances and take timely action on overdue accounts to improve collection results and reduce outstanding receivables.

- Investigate and resolve payment variances, invoice questions, and customer account concerns through clear follow-up and problem solving.

- Review cash application activity to confirm customer payments are recorded correctly and reconciled in a timely manner.

- Collaborate with teams across sales, customer service, operations, and finance to support account maintenance and customer payment issues.

- Evaluate receivables data and performance trends, then recommend process improvements that strengthen cash flow and collection efficiency.

- Contribute to credit reviews by supporting customer assessments and helping establish appropriate credit parameters.

- Assist with month-end tasks, including account reconciliations, reporting support, and other close-related accounting activities.

- Create and refine accounts receivable procedures, documentation, and internal controls to improve consistency and accuracy.

- Provide day-to-day guidance and training to accounts receivable team members while encouraging a productive, team-focused environment.

Requirements

- At least 3 years of accounts receivable experience, with progressive responsibility in billing, collections, cash application, and account reconciliation.

- Background in manufacturing, distribution, industrial, or other high-volume transactional environments is strongly preferred.

- Working knowledge of commercial collections, credit evaluation, invoicing processes, and customer account management.

- Experience using ERP or accounting platforms such as Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, or comparable business systems.

- Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to analyze data and prepare receivables-related reports.

- Clear communication, sound judgment, and effective problem-solving skills when working with customers and internal stakeholders.

- High level of organization, accuracy, and attention to detail in a fast-paced accounting environment.

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