Apply for the Manager Accounts Receivable – Pharmacy job opening.Manager Accounts Receivable – Pharmacy

Location: Lakeland, FL
Job ID: 35900BR
Department: Finance
Working Hours: Min 45 hours per week
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Date Posted: Jan 19, 2026

$103 - 155k

Onsite

Full Time - Regular

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Description

Publix Super Markets tops the list of privately-owned supermarkets in the U.S. We hold no long-term debt and continue to grow year after year. Publix and our associates excel in community involvement, volunteerism and environmental sustainability. Our collective commitment to diversity has contributed to our success in being a great place to work and shop. It’s satisfying to work for – and be an owner in – a Fortune 100 company that is widely recognized as a leader in the supermarket industry.

The purpose of this position is to lead the Pharmacy Accounts Receivable team to achieve prescribed strategic, financial and operational control results. Reporting to the Director of Accounting, this position accomplishes assigned responsibilities by assuring financial review of accounts as well as monitoring, training and developing the department’s activities and associates.

Primary Responsibilities

• Overseeing and providing all financial accounting analysis as it relates to Pharmacy Accounts Receivable
• Leading, directing and managing the activities of Pharmacy Accounts Receivable in providing performance measurement and business and accounting advisory services to our internal customers, primarily Pharmacy Operations, as well as corporate strategic initiative teams to enable and support information-based decision making
• Planning, leading and participating in strategic-level projects and business initiatives related to accounts receivable.
• Overseeing accurate accounting in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), internal controls and financial and operational analysis of Accounts Receivable Pharmacy accounts on the income statement and the balance sheet.
• Mentoring and coaching the associates of the Pharmacy Accounts Receivable team, which is comprised of one direct report, the Pharmacy Supervisor, and another approximately 12 hourly associates
• Serving as point of contact for leadership, managing and ensuring consistent support in both strategic and regularly recurring decision-making processes for Pharmacy Accounts Receivable

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Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related analytical discipline or equivalent experience
• 8 years relevant accounting experience including 5 years of management experience in a financial field and at least a year of experience with SAP or equivalent enterprise-wide software such as an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle)
• Knowledge of Accounting Principles, Accounts Receivable functions, and Financial Statements (Financial Acumen)
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP), SOX, and other accounting regulations
• The ability and willingness to demonstrate eagerness, enthusiasm, optimism, and passion when working
• The ability to set priorities, plan and coordinate work activities, schedule staff, and obtain and manage resources so that work objectives are accomplished on time and within budget
• The ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data from various sources with the goal of discovering useful information/trends, informing conclusion and supporting decision-making
• The ability to interpret, analyze, and explain financial information
• The ability to effectively resolve problems; identify and analyze key information from multiple sources; determine the root causes and find solutions to eliminate them; proactively anticipate potential problems and implement or modify systems to prevent their occurrence
• The ability to manage and resolve conflict or disputes between individuals
• Verbal communication skills
• Ability to understand and incorporate the Publix Strategy to educate and train associates within Pharmacy Accounts Receivable
• Strong leadership skills to help drive projects through to implementation utilizing necessary resources and to delegate routine tasks to others and follow through to ensure work meets defined objectives
• Project management skills to develop solutions on significant projects or problems and apply creative (innovative) thinking on strategic initiatives
• Ability to prioritize information and tasks to accomplish the projects and the goals for the position, department and for the company. This skill applies not only to work – but also with the associates within the department.
• Ability to maintain confidential information to secure financial information as to be devoted to the highest standards of stewardship for our stockholders and secure personnel information as to be dedicated to the dignity, value and employment security of our associates
• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Basic skills in Microsoft PowerPoint and Access
• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require

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Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA
• 12 years of relevant accounting experience with 8 years of financial leadership experience with SAP managing a large group of accounting associates
• Certified Public Accountant
• Knowledge of SAP and SAP related systems (such as Business Intelligence)
• Knowledge of SOX requirements and controls relating to Accounts Receivable, as well as HIPAA
• Knowledge of Information Systems terms and Business Practices
• Knowledge of best practices for the Accounts Receivable industry
• Knowledge of Pharmacy Operations and understanding of insurance carriers
• Knowledge and understanding of Pharmacy systems (Inmar, Enterprise Rx)

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Benefits

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Group health, dental and vision plans
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits – Jobs (publix.com)

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Year End Bonus

As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.

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Additional Information

Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.
Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.

For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence

***Relocation/Household Good Shipment Allowance will NOT be provided.***

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