Accounts Receivable Manager
full-time•Portland
About this role
Harder Mechanical is one of the nation’s largest mechanical contractors with an outstanding reputation for working safely, meeting tough schedules, and delivering quality projects. Based in Portland Oregon, we work primarily in the 11-western states with regional offices in Reno, NV; Phoenix, AZ; Richmond, CA; and Salt Lake City, UT.
As an Accounts Receivable (AR) Manager, you will be part of the senior leadership on the accounting team interfacing cross-functionally with internal and external customers, collaborating with the CFO to improve accounting processes, ensuring data accuracy and reporting, and monitoring AR aging along with managing the AR team.
Successful projects do not complete themselves. Our team of curious and passionate people build on Harder's reputation every day through their actions. We offer professional development opportunities, industry-leading benefits, and the chance to work on projects that will change the built environment forever. Find out more at www.harder.com.
What you will be doing:
What you will need to be successful in this role:
HMC reserves the right to perform a drug screening and background check, as may be required, and this offer may be contingent on passing a drug screening and background check.
This position is hourly. No recruiters. No phone calls, please.
About Harder
Harder Mechanical Contractors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws. Our hiring policy reflects and affirms Harder’s commitment to the principles of fair employment. Harder does not discriminate regarding the terms and conditions of employment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws.
It is Harder’s policy to maintain a drug and alcohol-free work environment. Employment offers are conditional upon successfully passing a drug and alcohol test, background checks, reference checks, and as required by law, regardless of citizenship or national origin, documented proof of authorization to work in the United States.
As an Accounts Receivable (AR) Manager, you will be part of the senior leadership on the accounting team interfacing cross-functionally with internal and external customers, collaborating with the CFO to improve accounting processes, ensuring data accuracy and reporting, and monitoring AR aging along with managing the AR team.
Successful projects do not complete themselves. Our team of curious and passionate people build on Harder's reputation every day through their actions. We offer professional development opportunities, industry-leading benefits, and the chance to work on projects that will change the built environment forever. Find out more at www.harder.com.
What you will be doing:
- Oversee and manage all AR activities including billings, retainage, funding entry and collections
- Directly manage an AR team of 7 by setting clear expectations, accountability, and performance standards
- Monitor AR aging and proactively address risks to cash flow
- Partner with project teams to resolve billing issues and support accurate project reporting
- Partner with project teams to support project profitability
- Develop and improve reports to support operational and financial decision-making
- Collaborate with CFO and internal development team to continuously improve AR processes
- Utilize Vista and SQL (training provided as needed) to enhance data accuracy and insight
- Promote a culture of customer service and continuous improvement
- Serve as an operational backstop to other accounting functions as needed
- Support various AR related compliance activities (OCIP, Certified Payroll, Client Audit)
What you will need to be successful in this role:
- Exceptional organizational and time management skills
- Strong critical thinking, research, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel and PowerBI
- Effective communication skills, verbal and written, with proficiency in grammar and punctuation
- A positive and professional demeanor
- Proven ability to develop and maintain strong and positive customer relationships
- Must be flexible with changing priorities
- Self-motivated and able to work independently
- Strong people management skills
- Detail oriented
- Management experience required
- Five or more years of accounting or AR experience
- High school diploma or equivalent required; bachelor’s degree preferred
- A combination of 7 years of customer service, accounting, and accounts receivable experience is preferred
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred
- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits – 100% of employee premiums are paid by the company
- Generous retirement package includes: 10% retirement contribution made by the company and a company match up to 2% of your annual salary
- Profit sharing
- Discretionary annual bonus
- Paid vacation and holidays
- Harder University training and development, as well as other paid professional development opportunities
- Team environment that promotes individual growth
HMC reserves the right to perform a drug screening and background check, as may be required, and this offer may be contingent on passing a drug screening and background check.
This position is hourly. No recruiters. No phone calls, please.
About Harder
Harder Mechanical Contractors is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws. Our hiring policy reflects and affirms Harder’s commitment to the principles of fair employment. Harder does not discriminate regarding the terms and conditions of employment based on any characteristic protected by federal, state or local nondiscrimination laws.
It is Harder’s policy to maintain a drug and alcohol-free work environment. Employment offers are conditional upon successfully passing a drug and alcohol test, background checks, reference checks, and as required by law, regardless of citizenship or national origin, documented proof of authorization to work in the United States.
What you'll do
- The Accounts Receivable Manager will oversee all AR activities, manage a team of 7, and collaborate with project teams to resolve billing issues. Additionally, the role involves monitoring AR aging and improving accounting processes.
About Harder Mechanical Contractors
Harder Mechanical is a large nationally recognized contractor with an outstanding reputation for working safely, meeting tough schedules, delivering a quality project and coming in on budget. Based in Portland Oregon, we work primarily in the 11-western states with regional offices in Phoenix AZ, Richmond CA, Salt Lake City, UT, and Reno, NV.
Harder has been providing contracting and related services since 1934 and is signatory with the Pipefitter, Millwright, Ironworker, Carpenter, Boilermaker, Sheet Metal, and Laborers Unions. Harder’s commitment to safety and quality continually delivers industry-leading results and Harder has the financial strength and reserves to provide bonding, working capital and purchasing power needed to meet any size of project requirements, large or small.
Harder Mechanical is dedicated to continuous improvement. Not only do we improve upon project plans at the completion of the job, we look for ways to make improvements on a weekly basis. This is done through detailed planning and variance tracking, visible to the entire project team. From infrastructure investment to ongoing professional skill building, Harder is always growing, diversifying and improving. Our solutions will keep pace with your changing needs.
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