Senior Accounts Receivable Manager

The Senior Accounts Receivable Manager will manage the day-to-day operations of the A / R Receivable team, ensuring accurate invoicing, timely collections, and efficient cash application. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, this role focuses on operational excellence, team supervision, and implementing tactical process improvements. The Sr. Accounts Receivable Manager will work closely with other departments to ensure seamless A / R workflows and contribute to company-wide financial goals.

This is a hybrid role at our office in Naperville, Illinois and requires the ability to work in the office at least one day per week or more as required.

Salary range : $90,000 - $100,000 / year - Starting pay is based on factors like location, experience, and relevant skills — ensuring a fair and competitive offer.

What You’ll Do :

Lead the full accounts receivable function, including billing, credit, collections, deductions, and cash application.

Own the month-end AR close process, ensuring timely and accurate reporting, reconciliations, and journal entries.

Develop and manage key AR metrics, dashboards, and cash flow forecasting.

Implement and maintain best-in-class processes, controls, and systems to scale with business growth.

Partner with internal teams to resolve billing issues and streamline workflows.

Support internal and external audits with accurate documentation and timely responses.

Mentor, coach, and grow AR team members to deliver high performance and continuous improvement.

Evaluate customer credit risk and oversee credit limit approvals and monitoring.

What You Bring :

7+ years of progressive experience in Accounts Receivable, with 2+ years in a leadership role

Strong technical knowledge of AR operations, GAAP, internal controls, and credit / collections strategies

Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP) and Excel for reporting and analysis.

Proven ability to lead and develop a team while managing cross-functional relationships.

Excellent problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills

A data-driven mindset and a proactive, solutions-oriented approach

Why Join Sourcebooks?

Be part of one of the most admired workplaces in the country—named #2 Most Loved Workplace by Newsweek (2024) and recognized as one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies.

Work in a mission-driven environment where your HR expertise fuels the success of a company that’s changed over 300 million lives through books—and counting.

Join a passionate team of book lovers and innovators who are redefining what a publishing company can be.

Ready to Apply?

We want to hear why you’re excited about Sourcebooks and why you’re the right fit for this role — so please submit :

• Your resume, salary expectation and a compelling cover letter that tells us why you want to work at Sourcebooks, why this position excites you, and how your experience makes you a great match.

Full-time employees are eligible for our comprehensive benefits program. Our range of benefits include, but are not limited to, Medical / Prescription drug insurance, Dental, Vision, Health Care / Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account, Health Savings Account 401(k), Short and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Life / AD&D Insurance, & generous paid time off.

Sourcebooks values the array of talents and perspectives that a diverse workforce brings. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.