Accounts Receivable Manager at American Fence Company – Phoenix, Arizona

American Fence Company is hiring an Accounts Receivable Manager. Successful candidate will be leading the billing and cash application function for American Fence Company, ensuring accurate, timely invoicing and collection of customer payments across all branches. This role owns the integrity of the AR subledger and related processes, supports the month-end close, and turns AR data into clear, practical insights for branch and finance leaders.

About Us:
American Fence Company, founded in 1948, is one of the largest installers of rental and permanent fence that is focused on future growth. We provide a high quality of fencing solutions by valuing our employees which has resulted in average tenure of 9 years of employment.

Overview of Duties:

• Lead, coach, and develop the AR, Credit, and Collection specialists with clear expectations and feedback.
• Participate in hiring decisions, including reviewing candidates and conducting interviews.
• Manage recognition, coaching, and corrective action for the team.
• Oversee daily cash application across all payment types with accurate posting in the ERP.
• Review and reconcile daily deposits to recorded sales and approve batches for posting.
• Ensure timely posting of batches and maintain accuracy of the AR subledger.
• Monitor unapplied cash, NSF checks, and other exceptions, resolving items promptly.
• Oversee accurate invoice generation, review, and distribution across all formats.
• Maintain complete and accurate customer master data and tax exemption documentation.
• Resolve returned mail by updating customer information and reissuing invoices.
• Review and approve adjustments, write-offs, and customer refunds with proper support.
• Serve as a primary resource to branches for AR questions and transactional issues.
• Respond to customer inquiries on invoices, statements, and payment history.
• Ensure required branch paperwork is received, complete, and processed accurately.
• Review AR aging and resolve past-due or misapplied items with branches and Credit.
• Perform monthly AR subledger reconciliations and resolve variances quickly.
• Monitor AR metrics and provide actionable recommendations for improvement.
• Maintain compliance with cash-handling controls and documentation standards.
• Manage imaging, indexing, and retrieval of AR documentation in company systems.
• Support ERP upgrades and process changes through testing and feedback.
• Identify opportunities to streamline AR processes and expand digital workflows.
• Partner with the CFO, Controller, IT, and branches to standardize and improve AR procedures.

Education:
High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED): Required
Associate's Degree (two year college or technical school) Preferred, Field of Study: Business
Bachelor's Degree (four-year college or technical school) Preferred, Field of Study: Finance or Accounting

Experience:

• 3 plus years of experience in Accounts Receivable
• 1 plus years of experience in supervising

Computer Skills:

• Type and 10-key by touch.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and Outlook.

• Experience in Oracle JD Edwards Enterprise One is helpful.

We conduct a thorough background check, drug screen, and credit check.

Benefits:
We offer full Benefit packages to our employees including:

• Group Medical Insurance with prescription coverage
• Dental Insurance
• Basic and Voluntary Life Insurance
• Voluntary AD & D Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Company Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401k with company match
• Employee Discounts

EOE/AA/M/F/D/V - Drug Free Environment