[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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