Accounts Receivable Lead

About Checkr
Checkr is building the data platform to power safe and fair decisions. Established in 2014, Checkr’s innovative technology and robust data platform help customers assess risk and ensure safety and compliance to build trusted workplaces and communities. Checkr has over 100,000 customers including DoorDash, Coinbase, Lyft, Instacart, and Airtable.

We’re a team that thrives on solving complex problems with innovative solutions that advance our mission. Checkr is recognized on Forbes Cloud 100 2024 List and is a Y Combinator 2024 Breakthrough Company.

We are looking for an Accounts Receivable Lead to join our team to manage the accounts receivable systems, team, and processes within a fast-paced, growing organization. This individual will work directly with the Director of Billing Ops & AR and will be responsible for ensuring effective and efficient accounts receivable operations.  

Responsibilities 

• Lead the monthly AR close process: sub-ledger to GL tie-outs, provision for doubtful accounts, aging analysis, and flux explanations.
• Collaborate with Revenue Accounting and Data teams to ensure accurate tieouts between A/R, cash, and deferred revenue.
• Resolve complex merchant/customer disputes and reduce stale balances through proactive collections and process improvements.
• Establish and maintain disputes resolution in Stripe or other Payment Service Providers.
• Build and mentor a high-performing AR team, supporting Shared Services or BPO partners with training, SOPs, and knowledge-sharing.
• Publish AR KPIs and dashboards: DSO, aging buckets, unapplied cash, and forecast accuracy.
• Design and implement scalable automation and process improvements using tools like Excel, SQL, NetSuite, or Oracle.
• Partner cross-functionally with Billing, Sales Ops, Finance, and Product to support business expansion and new monetization models.
• Support audits and provide audit-ready documentation and controls.
• Continue to develop and implement policies and procedures to scale with the business.

Requirements 

• 8+ years of AR, Billing, or Collections experience in a tech-enabled or services environment; 2–3 years in a lead or manager capacity.
• Proven track record in process design, automation, or systems improvements (NetSuite, Oracle, or Salesforce).
• Strong analytical mindset with experience reporting on DSO, cash flow forecasting, and aging analysis.
• Deep familiarity with subscription, usage-based models.
• Experience supporting monthly close cycles, reconciliations, and SOX/internal controls.
• Proficiency in Excel; bonus if you know SQL, Alteryx, or have worked with JIRA/ticketing tools.
• Clear, empathetic communicator who thrives in cross-functional, global teams.
• BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or similar field preferred.

What you get:

• A chance to shape AR strategy during a critical phase of company growth.
• Learning and development allowance
• Competitive compensation and opportunity for advancement
• 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Up to $25K reimbursement for fertility, adoption, and parental planning services
• Flexible PTO policy
• Monthly wellness stipend, home office stipend

At Checkr, we believe a hybrid work environment strengthens collaboration, drives innovation, and encourages connection. Our hub locations are Denver, CO, San Francisco, CA, and Santiago, Chile. Individuals are expected to work from the office 2 to 3 days a week. In-office perks are provided, such as lunch four times a week, a commuter stipend, and an abundance of snacks and beverages. 

One of Checkr’s core values is Transparency. To live by that value, we’ve made the decision to disclose salary ranges in all of our job postings. We use geographic cost of labor as an input to develop ranges for our roles and as such, each location where we hire may have a different range. If this role is remote, we have listed the top to the bottom of the possible range, but we will specify the target range for an exact location when you are selected for a recruiting discussion. For more information on our compensation philosophy, see our website.

The base salary range for this role is $106,000 - $125,000 in Denver, CO.

Equal Employment Opportunities at Checkr

Checkr is committed to building the best product and company, which requires hiring talented and qualified individuals with a diverse set of perspectives and lived experiences. Checkr believes in hiring people of all backgrounds, including those whose histories are impacted by the justice system in accordance with local, state, and/or federal laws, including the San Francisco’s Fair Chance Ordinance.