Accounting Manager

Job DetailsLevel: ManagementJob Location: Raleigh, NC 27601Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $90,000.00 - $105,000.00 SalaryJob Shift: DayWHO WE ARE Professionalism, mutual respect, and a sense of humor are traits we value and exhibit. We have built a community of professionals that place a high emphasis on integrity, trust, and a collaborative environment where understanding each other plays a significant role in positively impacting company culture. We have a deep professional commitment to providing our Team Members with exceptional employee experiences, learning opportunities, career progression, and dare we say it, a lot of fun. The Car Park is a rapidly growing parking and transportation company that operates more than 500 locations within our portfolio across the United States. We have the superior ability to leverage the power of cutting-edge technology, supply legendary customer service, and provide best-in-class practices to our clients continuously. We are experts at meeting the unique needs of the markets we serve including hospitality, healthcare, events, municipalities, office, retail, and universities. Come meet us and you be the judge. WHO WE NEED  The Accounts Receivable Manager leads the organization’s billing, cash application, collections, and customer account functions. This position is responsible for ensuring invoices are accurate and timely, payments are properly applied, outstanding balances are actively managed, and accounts receivable records support reliable financial reporting. The manager develops a high-performing team, partners with operational leaders and customers to resolve issues, and continuously improves processes, controls, and reporting across the accounts receivable cycle. A DAY IN THE LIFE  This position reports to the Controller, has a range of accounting responsibilities and requires someone who is efficient, detail oriented, can multi-task, enjoys customer contact, and is a team player.  Lead, coach, and develop the Accounts Receivable team; establish clear expectations, assign work, monitor performance, and provide ongoing training and feedback. Oversee the complete accounts receivable cycle, including customer setup, billing, invoice distribution, cash application, account reconciliation, collections, credit balances, adjustments, and account closeout. Ensure invoices are complete, accurate, properly supported, and issued in accordance with customer agreements, company policies, established timelines, and applicable tax requirements. Monitor accounts receivable aging, collection activity, unapplied cash, billing exceptions, customer disputes, and other key performance indicators; establish priorities and drive timely resolution of outstanding items. Develop and maintain effective collection practices, including escalation procedures, customer communication standards, payment arrangements, and coordination with leadership on high-risk or delinquent accounts. Review and approve billing adjustments, account write-offs, refunds, credit memos, and other nonstandard transactions in accordance with delegated authority and internal controls. Partner with Operations, Accounting, and other departments to ensure billing requirements are understood, customer information is accurate, and financial issues are resolved promptly. Support the monthly close by reconciling accounts receivable activity to the general ledger, reviewing revenue and receivable-related reports, investigating variances, and ensuring required entries and schedules are completed accurately and timely. Maintain strong internal controls and documented procedures over billing, cash receipts, customer accounts, and collections; identify control gaps and implement practical corrective actions. Prepare and communicate accounts receivable reporting, trends, forecasts, risks, and recommendations to Accounting leadership and other stakeholders. Lead process improvement, system implementation, automation, and data-quality initiatives that increase accuracy, efficiency, consistency, scalability, and customer service. Coordinate support for internal and external audits and ensure requested documentation is complete, accurate, and provided timely. Perform other duties and special projects as assigned. MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS  Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field. Five or more years of progressive accounts receivable, billing, collections, or related accounting experience. Two or more years of supervisory or team leadership experience. Experience managing high-volume billing and customer account activity in a multi-location or similarly complex organization. BENEFITS WE OFFER 18 days of Recharging your Battery (PTO) Paid Parental Leave Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Paid holidays Bereavement Medical, Dental, Vision Flexible and health spending accounts Short term disability Critical illness and accident benefits Life insurance, tuition reimbursement 401(k) and more are available to eligible Team Members There’s also the opportunity to work with a genuinely awesome team of co-workers Professionalism, mutual respect, and a sense of humor are traits we value and exhibit. That’s not marketing lingo, it’s the truth. Come meet us and you be the judge. ***Equal Employment Opportunity Qualifications