Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Manager

As the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Manager at Blink Health, your responsibilities will involve overseeing the full suite of accounts receivable processes including invoicing and collections. You will also manage the accounts payable cycle, ensuring timely invoice processing and vendor payments. Collaboration with internal teams such as Growth and Finance is crucial to identify bottlenecks and improve efficiency. Additionally, you'll engage in data analysis to enhance our financial operations and ensure compliance with accounting policies.

To qualify for the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Manager position at Blink Health, candidates should have a minimum of 7 years of operational accounting experience and a bachelor's degree in accounting, ideally with a CPA. Experience in the healthcare industry or working in startups is preferred, alongside strong Excel skills and familiarity with large data volumes. Understanding accounting concepts and maintaining high accuracy levels are essential in this role.

The Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Manager at Blink Health plays a vital role in implementing and maintaining effective internal controls. You will be responsible for reviewing procedures to prevent errors and fraud, ensuring that all financial processes comply with established accounting policies. Your keen eye for detail will aid in maintaining compliance documentation and monitoring processes to support audit requests each year.

At Blink Health, the work culture is highly collaborative and innovative. As an Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Manager, you will be part of a team that values learning and curiosity. We maintain a positive environment that encourages feedback and new ideas aimed at enhancing our services. The flexibility of remote work, combined with the team's dedication to impactful healthcare solutions, fosters a dynamic workplace where you can truly thrive.

As the Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable Manager at Blink Health, you'll have numerous opportunities for professional growth. You will lead initiatives that drive process improvements and efficiencies, enabling you to develop valuable skills in financial management and team leadership. Moreover, being part of a fast-growing healthcare technology company means that there will be plenty of avenues for career advancement, allowing you to evolve with the company while making a meaningful impact.

When answering this question, highlight your specific experience with managing invoices, collections, and customer accounts. Mention any successful initiatives you've implemented to improve receivables and how you've maintained accurate financial records while partnering with cross-functional teams.

To effectively respond to this question, discuss your strategies for prioritizing tasks. Explain how you assess deadlines and dependencies, manage your workflow, and communicate with team members to ensure smooth operations during busy financial periods.

Share a concrete example of a process improvement you've led within accounts receivable or accounts payable. Focus on the before-and-after situation, the changes you implemented, and the positive impact your actions had on efficiency or accuracy.

When addressing this question, explain your method for investigating discrepancies. Detail how you communicate with vendors to resolve the issue, the steps you take to verify information, and your approach to documenting the resolution process.

Be specific about the accounting software and ERP systems you have experience with, such as Workday or others you’ve used. Highlight how these tools have improved your efficiency in managing accounts receivable and payable tasks.

In your response, detail the factors you consider when evaluating a customer's creditworthiness. Discuss your experience with analyzing financial data, credit scores, and payment histories, as well as your methods for determining appropriate credit limits.

Discuss the importance of clear and respectful communication with both vendors and customers. Highlight how proactive communication can prevent misunderstandings, resolve issues efficiently, and foster positive relationships within the financial process.

Here, elaborate on your experience preparing and analyzing financial reports relevant to accounts receivable and accounts payable. Mention any key performance indicators you tracked and how your insights have influenced decision-making.

A strong response may include discussing your commitment to continuous learning. Mention subscribing to industry publications, participating in webinars, or engaging with professional associations to stay abreast of regulatory changes that impact financial operations.

Describe your management style, focusing on aspects such as task delegation, performance feedback, training opportunities, and fostering a supportive team environment. Illustrate how your approach leads to improved team performance and employee satisfaction.