How to hire an accounts receivable manager

How to hire an accounts receivable manager, step by step

Here's a step-by-step accounts receivable 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 manager job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new accounts receivable manager
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you start hiring an accounts receivable manager, identify what type of worker you actually need. Certain positions might call for a full-time employee, while others can be done by a part-time worker or contractor.

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   An accounts receivable manager's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, accounts receivable managers from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   This list presents accounts receivable manager salaries for various positions.

   Type of Accounts Receivable Manager	Description	Hourly rate
   Accounts Receivable 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.	$20-54
   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
   Credit Manager	A credit manager is a professional who supervises the credit granting process for a company by evaluating the creditworthiness of potential customers. Credit managers must maintain corporate credit policy to optimize company sales and reduce bad debt losses... Show more	$18-57

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Accounts Receivables
   • Financial Reports
   • Reconciliations
   • Payroll
   • Customer Accounts
   • Cash Application
   • General Ledger Accounts
   • Medicaid
   • Process Improvement
   • Medicare
   • Past Due Accounts
   • Collection Procedures
   • Delinquent Accounts

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage payroll activities including calculating and distributing payroll checks and making monthly withholding deposits to the IRS via EFTPS website.
   • Accomplish, results-orient professional with a strong background in TABS3 management and QuickBooks utilization.
   • Manage all accounts receivable activities including billing, customer dispute resolution, cash application collections, write-offs and month-end reconciliations.
   • Review claims hold up in EDI, and initiate pathway in working claims edits, claims follow up and appeals.
   • Run GL transfer and post daily.
   • Utilize multiple ERP systems for billing and collection purposes.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your accounts receivable manager job description helps attract top candidates to the position. An accounts receivable manager salary can be affected by several factors, such as geography, experience, seniority, certifications, and the prestige of the hiring company.

   For example, the average salary for an accounts receivable manager in Vermont may be lower than in California, and an entry-level accounts receivable manager usually earns less than a senior-level accounts receivable manager. Additionally, an accounts receivable manager with certifications may command a higher salary, and working for a well-known company or start-up may also impact an employee's pay.

   Average accounts receivable manager salary

   $69,403yearly

   $33.37 hourly rate

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   Entry-level accounts receivable manager salary

   $42,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 17, 2025

   Average accounts receivable manager salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	California	$104,229	$50
   2	Connecticut	$84,463	$41
   3	Oregon	$82,248	$40
   4	New Jersey	$81,952	$39
   5	New York	$79,439	$38
   6	Nevada	$74,191	$36
   7	Illinois	$73,364	$35
   8	Maryland	$71,216	$34
   9	Pennsylvania	$70,407	$34
   10	Massachusetts	$68,942	$33
   11	Texas	$67,355	$32
   12	Virginia	$65,181	$31
   13	Louisiana	$64,979	$31
   14	Arizona	$64,664	$31
   15	North Carolina	$62,710	$30
   16	Colorado	$62,477	$30
   17	Georgia	$61,119	$29
   18	Michigan	$60,475	$29
   19	Ohio	$58,031	$28
   20	Florida	$57,135	$27

   Average accounts receivable manager salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	Meta	$167,071	$80.32	71
   2	Apple	$150,544	$72.38	3
   3	KLA	$138,585	$66.63
   4	Ernst & Young	$133,949	$64.40	1,903
   5	Methode Electronics	$126,211	$60.68	8
   6	Amazon	$115,921	$55.73	160
   7	Autodesk	$115,072	$55.32	1
   8	AMC Networks	$114,876	$55.23
   9	Guidehouse	$110,269	$53.01	29
   10	Snowflake Computing	$109,619	$52.70	4
   11	Abbott	$109,091	$52.45	10
   12	Nike	$108,460	$52.14
   13	Motorola Solutions	$106,693	$51.29	3
   14	Amneal Pharmaceuticals	$100,888	$48.50
   15	Supermicro	$93,721	$45.06
   16	University of Maryland Medical System	$89,370	$42.97	2
   17	Kent Daniels & Associates	$82,306	$39.57
   18	Career Company in Silicon Valley	$81,811	$39.33	1
   19	GEHA Health	$81,519	$39.19	2
   20	Kforce	$81,133	$39.01	85

4. Writing an accounts receivable manager job description

   A good accounts receivable manager job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an accounts receivable manager job description:

   Accounts receivable manager job description example

   At LG, innovation is the foundation of everything we do.We make products and services that make lives better, easier and happier through increased functionality and fun. Put simply, we make "Life Good" - from home appliances, consumer electronics, vehicle components, to business innovations in digital signage, air conditioning and LED lighting.
   
   We are currently seeking our newest innovator to join our dynamic teamas an Accounts Receivable Manager on the B2C SFM Claims Team!
   Responsibilities
   Develop and propose policies and procedures for the department Supervise responsibility of each staff and resolve any discrepancy and exceptions Verify accuracy of cash application, credit memo request, and reference documentation Plan and execute workload for each staff and supervise resolution of all AR accounts issues Deliver Director's instruction promptly and accurately to staffs Prepare all AR related reports for upper management periodically and as requested
   
   Qualifications
   Bachelors Degree with 7years of accounting or related experience Bilingual in English and Korean Good written/communication/reporting skill Knowledge of Microsoft office (Excel/power point/word- Intermediate level) Able to multi task Able to reconcile/analyzing/monitoring claims and resolve related issues/problems Computer knowledge/Skill - Intermediate level Able to work in team environment Require over time if needed
   
   LG Electronics, USA Inc., LG Mobile Research USA LLC, LG Electronics, Alabama, inc., LGEVU and Zenith Electronics LLC provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.Further, the Company takes affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and employees are treated during employment without regard to any of these characteristics.
   
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5. Post your job

   To find accounts receivable managers for your business, try out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important talent pools for any company is its current employees.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and your current work to ask if they know any accounts receivable managers they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit entry-level accounts receivable managers with the right educational background.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter have more than 3.5 billion users, and they're a great place for company branding and reaching potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   Recruiting accounts receivable managers requires you to bring your A-game to the interview process. The first interview should introduce the company and the role to the candidate as much as they present their background experience and reasons for applying for the job. During later interviews, you can go into more detail about the technical details of the job and ask behavioral questions to gauge how they'd fit into your current company culture.

   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 manager

   Once you've selected the best accounts receivable manager candidate for the job, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, this letter should include details about the benefits and perks you offer the candidate. Ensuring that your offer is competitive is essential, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and you should be open to discussion. After you reach an agreement, the final step is formalizing the agreement with a contract.

   It's also good etiquette to follow up with applicants who don't get the job by sending them an email letting them know that the position has been filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new accounts receivable manager. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

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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