Now Hiring - KS Industries, LP - Accounts Receivable Manager in North Liberty, IA

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Accounts Receivable Manager Location: North Liberty, IA Reports To: General Manager Compensation: Base pay dependent on experience Our client, a respected service provider in the North Liberty area, is seeking an Accounts Receivable (AR) Manager to oversee and optimize their AR processes. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing and refining AR processes that directly support operational success. While this position does not have direct supervisory responsibility over team members, it plays a key leadership role in guiding day-to-day AR operations, optimizing cash flow, and supporting internal collaboration across departments. This role plays a critical part in maintaining cash flow, minimizing risk, and improving operational efficiency across multiple locations. Key Responsibilities: * AR Process Management: Manage the end-to-end accounts receivable lifecycle, including accurate invoicing, payment tracking, and reporting. Ensure alignment with weekly and monthly accounting deadlines. * Team & Process Guidance (Non-supervisory): Act as a process leader and resource to AR team members, assisting with training, sharing best practices, and helping guide workflow efficiency. Guide monthly department meetings. This role may assist with peer reviews but does not formally conduct performance evaluations or approve time off. *Billing Accuracy & Compliance: *Ensure accurate allocation of labor hours and materials for billing purposes. Verify invoice formatting and content to meet customer-specific guidelines. Familiarity with construction service invoicing and AIA applications is highly preferred. * Mechanics Liens (Preferred but not required): Experience with or willingness to learn lien processes to ensure legal compliance in collections is a plus. * Collections & Customer Service: Monitor aging reports, follow up on outstanding balances, and handle escalated customer communications with professionalism and clarity. Cash Application: Process customer payments across multiple platforms, ensuring accurate application and reconciliation in a timely manner. * Process Improvement & Compliance: *Develop and implement *AR policies and procedures to enhance efficiency,reduce outstanding debt, and ensure compliance with industry best practices, including lien laws. Reporting & Month-End Support: Lead the AR portion of monthly closeout, including preparing aging reports, forecasting collections, and assisting with cash flow tracking. * Interdepartmental Collaboration: Partner with operations, sales, and technicians to support financial workflows and assist in on-site service collections and reconciliation. * Administrative Support: Assist with general office support tasks, including answering incoming phone calls when needed. Required Skills and Qualifications: * 5+ years of experience in accounts receivable, finance, or accounting. * Industry Experience: Prior experience in theconstruction service industry is highly preferred, including knowledge of progress billing, AIA payment applications, and mechanic 's liens. * Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting or Vision ERP software(preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Word). * Analytical & Organizational Abilities: *Strong *problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills with high attention to detail. *Customer Relations & Communication: *Excellent written and verbal communication skills for handling customer interactions, collections, and internal team collaboration. * Process Improvement Mindset: Ability to identify and implement efficiencies in AR workflows to improve cash flow and minimize outstanding debt. * Self-Motivated & Adaptable: Resourceful and able to adapt to challenges in a fast-paced, multi-location environment. Schedule & Location: * Schedule: Monday-Thursday: 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM and Friday: 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM * Work Setting: North Liberty, IA. This is an on-site position with no remote work option. * Additional hours may be required based on business needs Benefits: * 401(k) with company matching contributions * Health, dental, and vision insurance * Life insurance & Short-term disability * Paid time off (PTO) If you are a detail-oriented AR professional looking to contribute to a growing company and advance your career, we encourage you to apply today! _ KSI 's Talent Acquisition Team partners with companies like Dan's Overhead Door & More to assist with their hiring needs. All positions are direct-to- hire opportunities with the employer._