How to hire an accounts receivable/credit manager

How to hire an accounts receivable/credit manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step accounts receivable/credit manager hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an accounts receivable/credit manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new accounts receivable/credit manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the accounts receivable/credit manager you need to hire. Certain accounts receivable/credit manager roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an accounts receivable/credit manager to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an accounts receivable/credit manager that fits the bill.

   This list presents accounts receivable/credit manager salaries for various positions.

   Type of Accounts Receivable/Credit Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Accounts Receivable/Credit Manager	Financial managers are responsible for the financial health of an organization. They produce financial reports, direct investment activities, and develop strategies and plans for the long-term financial goals of their organization.	$19-43
   Manager/Finance Accounting	A manager of finance accounting's role is to oversee the financial activities in a company or organization. Their responsibilities revolve around coordinating with other departments to gather financial data, analyze the revenues and expenditures, and develop written reports and presentations... Show more	$31-61
   Branch Manager	Branch managers oversee the company's field office. This position is usually present in industries such as banking and food service... Show more	$18-38

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Credit Card Payments
   • Credit Limits
   • Financial Statements
   • Reconciliations
   • DSO
   • Accounts Receivables
   • Past Due Accounts
   • General Ledger
   • Credit Applications
   • Cash Application
   • Journal Entries
   • Credit Risk
   • Payment Terms

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   Responsibilities:

   • Accomplish, results-orient professional with a strong background in TABS3 management and QuickBooks utilization.
   • Enter new employees, all payroll changes, deductions, wage garnishments, and year end adjustments.
   • Receive and code payments to proper accounts and invoices (checks, credit cards and ACH).
   • Process on a weekly basis the factory payroll for 400 plus associates in a timely and accurate manner.
   • Post payments receive via ACH, bank wire, checks, and cash payments along with credit and debit memos.
   • Skil in collection techniques for commercial and retail accounts resulting in a reduction of the DSO from 114 to 59 days.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your accounts receivable/credit manager job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An accounts receivable/credit manager can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, accounts receivable/credit managers' average salary in nebraska is 41% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level accounts receivable/credit managers 56% less than senior-level accounts receivable/credit managers.
   • Certifications. An accounts receivable/credit manager with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an accounts receivable/credit manager's salary.

   Average accounts receivable/credit manager salary

   $60,558yearly

   $29.11 hourly rate

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   Entry-level accounts receivable/credit manager salary

   $40,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 21, 2025

4. Writing an accounts receivable/credit manager job description

   An accounts receivable/credit manager job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. To help get you started, here's an example of an accounts receivable/credit manager job description:

   Accounts receivable/credit manager job description example

   • Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of experience in credit and collections OR 7+ years of experience in credit and collections
   • Minimum 3 years of experience with managing or supervising a team within accounts receivable or credit and collections
   • Must have working experience with ERP and CRM systems
   • Experience with Vendor compliance portals and chargeback disputes preferred
   • Must have advanced MS Excel, Word and Outlook skills
   • Must have physical ability to carry out essential job functions, including but not limited to, sitting for long periods of time, occasionally walking and standing, climbing ladders/stairs, and tolerating conditions such as dust, dirt, noise, odors, heat, cold, etc. when stepping into the warehouse

   Things You Will be Doing

   • Provide leadership to the accounts receivable and credit function and manage the day-to-day operation by managing the design and implementation of accounts receivable and credit policy and procedure within the organization
   • Oversee processing of weekly, semi-monthly and monthly billing and A/R receipts and cash applications
   • Collaborate/meet with Customer Service leadership to ensure compliance on billing SOP's/ tracking of invoice disputes (volume/root cause/ improvement)
   • Identify account delinquencies, and develop a collections strategy and escalation plan, and standardize a process for identifying high risk accounts prior to default
   • Negotiate with clients in cases of non-payment, utilize available recourse such as credit holds, structure payment plans to resolve
   • Partner with legal and third-party agencies to pursue bad debt and make settlement recommendations
   • Communicate with finance leadership, sales, operations and client experience team on problem accounts and help develop expedient resolutions; enlist their support for resolution of disputes
   • Manage all AR related analyses, reporting and audit requests
   • Performs other duties as requested

   Perks

   • Staff purchase program – wear the brands you love!
   • Staff benefits plan – chose the benefits that are right for you!
   • Flexible and fun work environment – work hard and play hard!
   • Internal opportunities – we believe in growing our own!

   NRI is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.

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5. Post your job

   To find the right accounts receivable/credit manager for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with accounts receivable/credit managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit accounts receivable/credit managers who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your accounts receivable/credit manager job on Zippia to find and recruit accounts receivable/credit manager candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit accounts receivable/credit managers, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new accounts receivable/credit manager

   Once you have selected a candidate for the accounts receivable/credit manager position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's equally important to follow up with applicants who don't get the job with an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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