[Remote] Finance Operations Lead
Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Alia Services is a remote recruitment and payroll services company that supports various businesses and candidates. They are seeking a proactive Lead in Finance Operations to optimize Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable operations, focusing on collections, vendor communications, and financial operations excellence.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end collections efforts, including proactive outreach and escalation management to significantly reduce overdue balances
- Oversee accurate and timely application of customer payments and perform thorough reconciliations within the ERP system
- Conduct regular and ad hoc AR analysis, including aging reports, trend analysis, and AR forecasting
- Partner closely with Account Management teams to resolve billing disputes, improve customer payment behavior, and strengthen overall receivables health
- Manage the complete invoice lifecycle: accurate recording of invoices/bills into the ERP with proper coding, approvals, and supporting documentation
- Oversee payment application to vendor bills and coordinate timely, compliant payment runs aligned with cash flow priorities and company policies
- Monitor AP Aging reports
- Support vendor onboarding
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
- 3-5+ years of hands-on experience in finance operations or accounting, with substantial direct responsibility for AR collections and AP processes
- Proven track record in collections management and vendor relationship management
- Advanced proficiency with ERP platforms and Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, advanced formulas, data modeling, and analysis)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated ability to negotiate effectively with customers and vendors and collaborate across departments
- Exceptional attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining high accuracy under deadlines
- Self-starter mindset with a history of identifying problems and implementing practical solutions
- Fluent in English (written and spoken)
Benefits
- Full-time remote opportunities with potential for overtime
- Competitive compensation
- A fast-paced, inclusive, and growth-oriented work environment
- Coaching, feedback sessions, mentorship, and leadership development
- Opportunities to gain cross-functional experience
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