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Job outlook for accounts receivable managers in the United States
Accounts receivable manager job growth summary. After extensive research, interviews, and analysis, Zippia's data science team found that:
The projected accounts receivable manager job growth rate is 17% from 2018-2028.
About 123,100 new jobs for accounts receivable managers are projected over the next decade.
Accounts receivable manager salaries have increased 10% for accounts receivable managers in the last 5 years.
There are over 20,979 accounts receivable managers currently employed in the United States.
There are 53,859 active accounts receivable manager job openings in the US.
The average accounts receivable manager salary is $69,403.
Are accounts receivable manager jobs in demand?
Accounts receivable manager job and salary trends over time
Accounts receivable manager jobs over time
Accounts receivable manager job growth rate over time
| Year | # of jobs | % of population |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 20,979 | 0.01% |
| 2020 | 20,586 | 0.01% |
| 2019 | 21,035 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 20,474 | 0.01% |
| 2017 | 20,199 | 0.01% |
Average accounts receivable manager salary over time
Accounts receivable manager salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $69,403 | $33.37 | +3.3% |
| 2024 | $67,184 | $32.30 | +1.5% |
| 2023 | $66,201 | $31.83 | +2.3% |
| 2022 | $64,696 | $31.10 | +2.7% |
| 2021 | $62,974 | $30.28 | +3.2% |
Accounts receivable manager jobs by state
Most common states for accounts receivable managers
| Rank | State | Population | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | District of Columbia | 693,972 | 286 | 41% |
| 2 | Massachusetts | 6,859,819 | 910 | 13% |
| 3 | Illinois | 12,802,023 | 1,442 | 11% |
| 4 | Virginia | 8,470,020 | 953 | 11% |
| 5 | Washington | 7,405,743 | 813 | 11% |
| 6 | Maryland | 6,052,177 | 677 | 11% |
| 7 | New York | 19,849,399 | 1,889 | 10% |
| 8 | Pennsylvania | 12,805,537 | 1,245 | 10% |
| 9 | Colorado | 5,607,154 | 579 | 10% |
| 10 | Minnesota | 5,576,606 | 567 | 10% |
| 11 | Oregon | 4,142,776 | 425 | 10% |
| 12 | Connecticut | 3,588,184 | 348 | 10% |
| 13 | Utah | 3,101,833 | 302 | 10% |
| 14 | Delaware | 961,939 | 100 | 10% |
| 15 | California | 39,536,653 | 3,646 | 9% |
| 16 | New Jersey | 9,005,644 | 814 | 9% |
| 17 | Arizona | 7,016,270 | 631 | 9% |
| 18 | New Hampshire | 1,342,795 | 115 | 9% |
| 19 | Rhode Island | 1,059,639 | 93 | 9% |
| 20 | Alaska | 739,795 | 65 | 9% |
Most common cities for accounts receivable managers
| Rank | City | # of jobs | Employment/ 1000ppl | Avg. salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Culver City | 2 | 5% | $87,486 |
| 2 | Urbana | 2 | 5% | $71,811 |
| 3 | Cupertino | 2 | 3% | $103,203 |
| 4 | Englewood | 1 | 3% | $62,603 |
| 5 | Belleville | 1 | 2% | $67,524 |
| 6 | Downers Grove | 1 | 2% | $73,120 |
| 7 | Huntsville | 2 | 1% | $49,299 |
| 8 | Delray Beach | 1 | 1% | $56,726 |
| 9 | Joliet | 1 | 1% | $72,891 |
| 10 | Baltimore | 2 | 0% | $71,216 |
| 11 | Los Angeles | 2 | 0% | $87,534 |
| 12 | Atlanta | 1 | 0% | $60,735 |
| 13 | Chicago | 1 | 0% | $73,364 |
| 14 | Houston | 1 | 0% | $66,891 |
| 15 | Indianapolis | 1 | 0% | $65,221 |
| 16 | Irving | 1 | 0% | $65,218 |
Accounts Receivable Manager job outlook: Expert opinions
Our panel of accounts receivable manager experts
Case Western Reserve University
DePaul University
South College
Rhode Island College
University of Pittsburgh - Johnstown
Red Rocks Community College
Thomas King
Department Chair, Director, Master of Accountancy Program, Professor, AccountancyCase Western Reserve University
Accountancy Department
What hard/technical skills are most important for Accounts Receivable Managers?
Thomas King: The ability to extract information from unfamiliar data sets and then explain conclusions reached in a clear, persuasive manner.
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Accounts Receivable Managers?
Delvin Grant: Yes. I strongly believe coronavirus will have a lasting impact on new graduates. A increasing paradigm shift is taking place as we speak, as some IT-related jobs can be done remotely. I expect the shift to continue until a steady state condition is achieved, when companies feel they have the right mix of remote and face-to-face employment. Some companies may resist the trend, valuing face-to-face over remote working. Face-to-face satisfies a human need to socialize and, in some cultures, much business is done by face-to-face. There is evidence of a paradigm shift as many IT employees work remotely, due to the pandemic. Some companies have realized the shift is here to stay and others take a wait and see attitude. It is hard not to recognize the shift as there are cost saving from office rent, office space, heating, cooling, computing cost, travel costs, etc. The impact will vary by profession. IT and other professions are a natural fit for remote working while others are not. For example, a chemist working in a lab environment cannot work from home as his lab is the only place to mix and experiment with chemicals and chemistry.
What general advice would you give to an Accounts Receivable Manager?
D. Pace Porter: The accounting profession is made up of several disciplines and is inherent in all businesses from small and medium size to large, publicly traded global companies. You should have a solid idea of where you want to begin. Private industry accounting, which industry, general accounting or tax; or public accounting with a CPA firm and audit, tax or advisory services within that type organization? These are some of the questions that you must answer for yourself, as well as for the potential interviewer. You should have the information necessary to help you answer those after completing your degree and taking all of the required accounting courses. I would also advise you to focus on general skills such as written and oral communication, technology (Excel and beyond), attention to detail, time management and above all, professional integrity.
What general advice would you give to an Accounts Receivable Manager?
Sean Cote: Enjoy every day.
Learn from everything you do in your job. Especially when you make mistakes. I did a triathlon two years ago. It took a ton of training for me to be ready for this race. Was I good at anything that was part of the triathlon? Nope, in fact, I HATE running and biking. But I knew that if I put my mind to it, and worked hard, I could finish this race... and I did! The same thing applies to your career. Work hard and put your mind to it and you can reach your long-term career goals. Good luck, graduates!
Will there be an enduring impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Accounts Receivable Managers?
Cristina DeDiana: The pandemic has affected all of us, for better and for worse. The negative effects include the lack of social interactions and mentoring. Work is social and working remotely does not encourage socialization; graduates are missing out on developing relationships with work colleagues. Mentoring opportunities are also limited; career advancement may be hindered as a result of the lack of mentoring. There is also the danger of work time bleeding into off time and losing the work-life balance we all so desperately need. On the positive side, though, many individuals have become more productive-getting more work done in less time-in order to care for family members during "off" hours, or achieve that work-life balance. Unfortunately, the negative consequences seem to be more prevalent than the positive ones.
Janet Tarase
Lead Accounting Faculty / Accounting Department ChairRed Rocks Community College
Accounting Department
What are the biggest trends we'll see in the Accounts Receivable Manager job market given the pandemic?
Janet Tarase: Even though over 7 million people are currently unemployed, employers still need individuals to maintain their operations. Human Resource departments are recruiting individuals through social media platforms. My daughter works in HR recruiting and they only use LinkedIn. Companies are using video or phone interviews to select candidates. Which means that potential candidates have to communicate effectively and make a good first impression quickly.
Employers will be looking for individuals that have proven communication, organizational and time management skills that are able to work independently since telecommuting will be continuing in the future. Applicants will also need to have technological and critical thinking skills to manage the challenges presented while working from home. Because of the pandemic and so many of us having to work from home, companies may broaden their recruiting geography to find the best candidates out of state or in different time zones. Finally, employees need to be flexible and resilient - you never know what the next job requirement will demand.