Accounts Receivable Manager

The Accounts Receivable Manager will manage the daily operations and strategic objectives of the Firm’s accounts receivable cycle by designing, implementing, maintaining, and managing all accounts receivable business functions and procedures. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S. We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.

Position Summary:

We have an opportunity for an experienced Accounts Receivable Manager to join the firm’s expanding Corporate Accounting and Finance department. The Accounts Receivable Manager will manage the daily operations and strategic objectives of the Firm’s accounts receivable cycle by designing, implementing, maintaining, and managing all accounts receivable business functions and procedures. The AR Manager will report directly to the Senior Manager, Revenue Services.

Essential Functions:

• Investigates and resolves all discrepancies between the GL and AR.
• Manages cash applications, making sure all cash receipts are applied properly.
• Manages resolution of short pay and overpayments.
• Make recommendations to improve the quality of processes for all facets of the Accounts Receivable Department.
• Develops and manages a team of specialists to support all operating entities.
• Establishes process improvement goals. Monitors/measures performance and reallocates resources as required to achieve the desired results, with an eye towards continuous process improvement.
• Conducts reviews to ensure compliance with internal controls that are in accordance with GAAP and accounting practices.
• Provides training and continuing education for the team.
• Participates in cross-functional teams to facilitate solutions for client A/R issues and improve client payment and operational processes.
• Supports internal and external audits.
• Perform month-end close for AR.
• Reviews daily and monthly Cash Reconciliations.
• Reviews bankruptcy and Proof of claim filings.

Requirements:

• 4+ years of mangaement experience
• Team Skills: Ability to work independently and within a group setting.
• Leadership: The ability to lead and communicate effectively; contribute to team development and performance to achieve organizational goals.
• Continuous Improvement: Ability to seek improvement opportunities within area of responsibility.
• Professionalism & Relationships: Ability to maintain a high level of professionalism and customer service.
• Keep confidential information secure.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Computer proficient - MS Office with an intermediate skill set in Excel.
• Ability to analyze large amounts of data.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks.
• Possesses discretion and independent judgment.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Availability to work beyond regular scheduled hours and occasional travel.

Please note, we are not working with outside recruiters for this position.

Benefits:

Ogletree Deakins offers a robust suite of benefits for our Staff including: Paid Time Off, Paid Sick Leave, a 401(k) matching program, Profit Sharing, Paid Holidays, Paid Parental Leave, affordable Health and Life Insurance including Dental & Vision coverage, Health Savings Account /Flexible Spending Accounts to help offset the cost of dependent care and/or health care expenses, Tuition Reimbursement and an Employee Assistance Program.

Contact Information:

If you have questions, please e-mail Libby Naikelis  at libby.naikelis@ogletree.com with “Accounts Receivable Manager" in the subject line. Please note, applications submitted via e-mail will not be considered.

Firm Overview:

Ogletree Deakins is one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management in all types of employment-related legal matters. Best Law Firms® has named Ogletree Deakins a “Law Firm of the Year” for 14 consecutive years. In the 2025 edition, the publication named Ogletree Deakins its “Law Firm of the Year” in the Litigation – Labor and Employment category. Ogletree Deakins has more than 1,100 attorneys located in 60 offices across the United States and in Europe, Canada, and Mexico. The firm represents a diverse range of clients, including many of the Fortune 50 companies in the U.S.

We are fully committed to the importance of diversity within the legal profession, as well as all workplace environments.

Equal Opportunity Employer.