Accounts Receivable Supervisor

Job Title: Accounts Receivable Supervisor
Location: Chicago, IL (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $70K-$75K Base Salary
Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision insurance; 401(k)

Role Overview:

Brilliant Financial Staffing has been engaged in a search for an Accounts Receivable Supervisor with our client located in Chicago, IL. This is a direct hire opportunity that has opened due to growth and the upcoming departure of the current AR Supervisor.

The Accounts Receivable Supervisor will report to the Controller and oversee a team of two AR professionals. This position will be responsible for the day-to-day AR and collections functions, maintaining accurate records, resolving past-due accounts, and supporting cash forecasting and process improvements.

Accounts Receivable Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Supervise and support a team of two Accounts Receivable professionals
• Oversee the day-to-day Accounts Receivable and collections functions
• Manage collection activities for approximately 200 customer accounts
• Monitor and follow up on past-due accounts and resolve payment issues
• Negotiate payment arrangements and escalate accounts to collection agencies when necessary
• Maintain accurate AR records, reports, and controls
• Monitor and coordinate daily processing of orders, invoices, payments, and bank remittances
• Ensure operational criteria and company policies are reflected in AR processes
• Assist with cash forecasting and financial planning
• Communicate work procedures and expectations to AR team members
• Identify opportunities to improve AR processes, procedures, and efficiency
• Collaborate with accounting and operational teams to resolve discrepancies

Qualifications:

• Strong Accounts Receivable and accounting experience
• Supervisory or team leadership experience preferred, but not required
• Strong Excel skills required; VLOOKUP experience preferred
• Experience with collections and managing a high-volume customer portfolio
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, growing environment
• Adaptable mindset with a willingness to improve and develop processes
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

If you or someone you know is qualified and interested, please apply ASAP.

Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Brilliant is an award-winning direct-hire, contract and consulting practice specializing in accounting, finance and technology for the Midwest and Southeast regions of the U.S. Many of Brilliant’s team members include former accounting, finance and technology professionals who are experts in the fields.