How to hire an accounts receivable supervisor

How to hire an accounts receivable supervisor, step by step

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

What does an accounts receivable supervisor do?

Post an accounts receivable supervisor job for free, promote it for a fee

Post free

1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your accounts receivable supervisor job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find an accounts receivable supervisor for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an accounts receivable supervisor 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 supervisor that fits the bill.

   Here's a comparison of accounts receivable supervisor salaries for various roles:

   Type of Accounts Receivable Supervisor	Description	Hourly rate
   Accounts Receivable Supervisor	Bill and account collectors, sometimes called collectors, try to recover payment on overdue bills. They negotiate repayment plans with debtors and help them find solutions to make paying their overdue bills easier.	$20-37
   Billing Manager	A billing manager is in charge of overseeing the systems and processes concerned with billing in a company. One of their primary duties is to handle the receivable accounts to ensure smooth cash flow, assess the validity of bills, provide corrective measures when necessary, supervise the workforce's performance, and solve issues raised by staff... Show more	$25-54
   Collections Coordinator	Usually working alongside a company's account receivables team, a collections coordinator is in charge of developing strategies to optimize the payment collection operations. Among their responsibilities include reaching out to clients through calls or correspondence to remind them of their payment obligations, arranging appointments, processing payments, arranging payment terms, and researching a client's communication information such as cellphone number, address, or email... Show more	$14-22

   Show more

2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Customer Service
   • Patients
   • Reconciliations
   • Financial Statements
   • Data Entry
   • Cash Application
   • Customer Accounts
   • Accounts Receivables
   • Medicare
   • Payroll
   • Medicaid
   • General Ledger Accounts
   • Journal Entries
   • Process Improvement

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage profitable accounts receivable ledgers for existing and new clientele maintaining accuracy of monies enter to appropriate relate account.
   • Enter all tickets including demographic information as well as coding tickets with proper CPT and ICD9 codes.
   • Remain current with all medical billing coding for ICD-9, CPT, revenue codes, and HCPC's.
   • Post cash to A/R or G/L accounts (including physical checks, credit card charges and ACH deposits).
   • Create billing codes for new accounts, set up possible ACH payment and bill out invoices on web base system.
   • Assist with company acquisitions and attend Nevada Medicaid conferences.

   More accounts receivable supervisor duties

3. Make a budget

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

   • Location. For example, accounts receivable supervisors' average salary in florida is 43% less than in district of columbia.
   • Seniority. Entry-level accounts receivable supervisors 46% less than senior-level accounts receivable supervisors.
   • Certifications. An accounts receivable supervisor 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 supervisor's salary.

   Average accounts receivable supervisor salary

   $59,005yearly

   $28.37 hourly rate

   ---

   Entry-level accounts receivable supervisor salary

   $43,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 14, 2025

   Average accounts receivable supervisor salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Virginia	$71,843	$35
   2	California	$69,709	$34
   3	Minnesota	$65,133	$31
   4	Illinois	$63,165	$30
   5	Massachusetts	$62,154	$30
   6	Rhode Island	$58,202	$28
   7	Arizona	$57,634	$28
   8	New York	$56,617	$27
   9	Kansas	$55,435	$27
   10	Colorado	$54,579	$26
   11	Georgia	$53,598	$26
   12	North Carolina	$51,541	$25
   13	Texas	$50,380	$24
   14	Tennessee	$50,219	$24
   15	Florida	$46,106	$22

   Average accounts receivable supervisor salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	F5	$100,416	$48.28
   2	Great American Insurance	$73,162	$35.17
   3	HEALTHCAREfirst	$69,261	$33.30
   4	Helen of Troy	$67,628	$32.51	3
   5	Ascensus	$66,377	$31.91	3
   6	Republic Services	$66,230	$31.84	9
   7	CVS Health	$65,834	$31.65	31
   8	Marzetti	$65,263	$31.38
   9	AmerisourceBergen	$65,237	$31.36
   10	Carnival Cruise Line	$64,448	$30.98	2
   11	ATCC	$63,539	$30.55	22
   12	ATI Physical Therapy	$63,481	$30.52
   13	Missouri Athletic Club	$62,883	$30.23
   14	Tenet Healthcare	$61,745	$29.69	5
   15	Montage Hotels & Resorts	$61,361	$29.50	2
   16	Nordson	$60,215	$28.95	51
   17	Choice Hotels	$60,044	$28.87
   18	arrivia	$60,020	$28.86
   19	Schindler Elevator	$59,890	$28.79	6
   20	Kinder Morgan	$59,587	$28.65

4. Writing an accounts receivable supervisor job description

   An accounts receivable supervisor 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. Below, you can find an example of an accounts receivable supervisor job description:

   Accounts receivable supervisor job description example

   Sharecare is the leading digital health company that helps people -- no matter where they are in their health journey -- unify and manage all their health in one place. Our comprehensive and data-driven virtual health platform is designed to help people, providers, employers, health plans, government organizations, and communities optimize individual and population-wide well-being by driving positive behavior change. Driven by our philosophy that we are all together better, at Sharecare, we are committed to supporting each individual through the lens of their personal health and making high-quality care more accessible and affordable for everyone. To learn more, visit www.sharecare.com.
   
   The Accounts Receivable (AR) Supervisor is responsible for recording accounting transactions in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, invoicing clients, applying payments, and following up with clients on delinquent accounts along with overseeing the daily functions of the accounts receivable team. The AR supervisor will at times be required to interface with operational managers and other teams within the organization. The AR supervisor will be responsible for reporting to the AR Manager for the status of the accounts and escalated issues. AR supervisor must meet customer-service standards; resolve problems; and identify system improvements as needed.
   Essential Job Functions:
   
   * Ensure timely and accurate processing of all billing and cash posting payments * Ensure timely and accurate cash application and investigate any discrepancies * Manage the AR staff daily operations -- assisting with training, coaching, hiring, and monitoring of daily activities * Adhere to deadlines for monthly AR Close processes * Monitor AR aging and assist with collection efforts * Prepare ad hoc reports as needed * Perform other duties as assigned
   
   Specific Skills/ Attributes:
   
   * Excellent verbal and written communication skills * Ability to handle a fast paced, high-volume environment * Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy * Good time management and organizational skills * Work well under pressure * Must be comfortable communicating by telephone and electronic means with customers.
   
   Sharecare is an Equal Opportunity Employer and doesn't discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status,or other non-merit factor.

   Copy this example

   

5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right accounts receivable supervisor for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

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

6. Interview candidates

   During your first interview to recruit accounts receivable supervisors, engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. During the following interview, you'll be able to go into more detail about the company, the position, and the responsibilities.

   You should also ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match the ideal candidate profile you developed earlier. Candidates good enough for the next step can complete 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 supervisor

   Once you've found the accounts receivable supervisor candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   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.

   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.)

   Sign up to download full list

   Sign up

How much does it cost to hire an accounts receivable supervisor?