Brady Plus

We are in search of an Accounts Receivable Manager to join our growing team. The Accounts Receivable Manager is responsible for overseeing the Accounts Receivable department and ensuring the timely collection of payments from clients and customers. This role involves managing a team of accounts receivable clerks, developing and implementing collection strategies, and maintaining accurate records of all receivables.

Responsibilities Include: 

• Supervise Accounts Receivable Team: Lead, mentor, and manage the Accounts Receivable team, ensuring efficient and effective performance.
• Monitor Accounts: Regularly review and monitor accounts to ensure timely payments, resolving any discrepancies or issues promptly.
• Develop Collection Strategies: Formulate and implement strategies for the collection of outstanding accounts to improve cash flow and reduce aged debt.
• Customer Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and customers to facilitate smooth payment processes and resolve any billing issues.
• Reporting: Prepare regular reports on receivables, collections, and outstanding balances for senior management and other stakeholders.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with company policies and relevant regulations, including accurate record-keeping and reporting.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the accounts receivable function.
• Support Cash Application Specialists through the management of the Exception Report, invoicing activities, as well as identifying areas to improve overall effectiveness

• Manage the collection activities related to 3rd Party vendors and integrate into the daily Collection Specialist daily activities.
• Evaluate and maintain customer master file for accuracy related to credit limits, collector codes and customer payment terms.
• Prioritize customer receivables and develop weekly targets for each Collections Specialist to effectively collect past due balances to meet key performance metrics.
• Foster and enhance relationships with the Customer Service, Billing Department, Sales organization, executive leadership and other internal business groups to aid in resolving past due balances and expand customer relationships.
• Proactively participate in company efforts to achieve both departmental and company goals including, but not limited to, reduction of DSO and increasing daily cash collections.
• Effectively communicate significant customer collections, bankruptcies, cash application or other material issues affecting the company’s financials.
• Perform credit review through Dun & Bradstreet for new and existing customer accounts to identify credit limits and customer payment terms.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have: 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA or equivalent certification is preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts receivable, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel).
• Attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to pass job-related employment screenings, to include a criminal background check and drug test.

Compensation & Benefits (PAY TRANSPARENCY VERSION)

Pay Transparency States as of March 2025: CA, CO, CT, HI, IL, MD, D.C, MA, MN, NY, RI, WA, OH

The pay range for this role is $70,000 to $90,000 a year. This range represents what the company reasonably expects to pay an associate for this role based on current market data, internal equity, and other business factors. The actual compensation offered may vary depending on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other considerations. In addition to base pay, BradyPLUS offers a comprehensive benefits package to support the health and well-being of our associates and their families. Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, Employee Assistance Programs (EAP), 401(k) Retirement and more.

About BradyPLUS:

BradyPLUS is a leading national distributor of solutions for JanSan, Foodservice and Industrial Packaging. We deliver the right SUPPLIES + SUPPORT to ensure businesses are more successful every day. We offer premium brands, expert advice, and exceptional customer experiences. Our 6,000 associates across 180+ locations have a passion for delivering innovative solutions for the business challenges of today and tomorrow. Together, we serve thousands of customers nationwide in end markets including education, government, healthcare, hospitality, restaurants, building services, food packaging & processing, and grocery.  We strive to be the best employer we can. We value people, we embrace change and we reach higher. Join us and see what the BUZZ is about! To learn more visit us at www.BradyPLUS.com. 

BradyPLUS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, marital status or civil union status, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or any other characteristic protected by law. We also provide reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities.